Quick answer
Garatha is a gram panchayat in Ghatampur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 72288, PIN code 210505). It has one revenue village: Garatha. The Gram Pradhan is Suman. It is in Ghatampur assembly constituency (MLA: Saroj, Apna Dal (Soneylal)) and Akbarpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Devendra Singh Alias Bhole Singh). It is about 51 km south-west of Kanpur Nagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Duhru (15 km).
About Garatha Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Garatha (गडाथा) Gram Panchayat in Ghatampur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, under Ghatampur tehsil and the Kanpur Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 72288.
Garatha is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.
From Kanpur Nagar headquarters, Garatha is about 51 km away to the south-west (straight-line distance). It’s about 20 km west of the middle of Ghatampur block. The nearest railway station is Duhru, about 15 km away.
Garatha is one of 78 gram panchayats in Ghatampur block and 590 in Kanpur Nagar district. For elections, Garatha falls in the Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Akbarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Ghatampur tehsil.
Garatha at a glance
| Name | Garatha / गडाथा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 72288 |
| Block | Ghatampur |
| Tehsil | Ghatampur |
| District | Kanpur Nagar |
| Division | Kanpur Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Ghatampur |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Akbarpur |
| Gram Pradhan | Suman |
| MLA | Saroj (Apna Dal (Soneylal)) |
| MP | Devendra Singh Alias Bhole Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 210505, 276303 |
| Coordinates | 26.0862° N, 80.0281° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 3 |
| Polling Centres | 3 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Alok Kumar |
Map of Garatha
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Garatha LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 374-C2F-2K47. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Garatha Gram Panchayat
Garatha Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Garatha | गडाथा | 150792 |
Population of Garatha
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Kanpur Nagar district, which Garatha is part of:
| Rural population | 15,65,623 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,93,376 |
| Rural literacy rate | 74.7% |
| Rural sex ratio | 870 |
| Rural SC population share | 28.0% |
| Rural work participation | 36.0% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Kanpur Nagar district, where Garatha is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Kanpur Nagar |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 81.3% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 58.5% |
| Institutional births | 86.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 72.8% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 34.6% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 57.0% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 76.9% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 77.5% |
| Households with electricity | 89.3% |
| Households with health insurance | 16.1% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.8% |
Work and livelihood
Kanpur Nagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Leather products. If you work in this trade in Garatha, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Garatha mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Administration
Garatha Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Ghatampur block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Garatha | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Garatha / Ghatampur | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Ghatampur Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Ghatampur | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Ghatampur | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Ghatampur | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Kanpur Nagar | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Kanpur Nagar | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Garatha Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Garatha is Suman. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Ghatampur
| Party | Apna Dal (Soneylal) |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 81,456 |
| Vote share | 41.6% |
| Winning margin | 14,622 |
| Runner-up | Bhagwati Prasad |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Akbarpur
Devendra Singh Alias Bhole Singh
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 5,17,423 |
| Vote share | 47.6% |
| Winning margin | 44,345 |
| Runner-up | Rajaram Pal |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Garatha Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Garatha is Suman; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Alok Kumar.
| Postal address | Garatha, 210505 |
|---|
The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Garatha before you go.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Garatha
Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 40%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
6 of the 15 ward members of Garatha are women, about two in five (40%, slightly behind the block's 42%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 8 candidates stood for Pradhan in Garatha, a seat reserved for Other Backward Class women. Aarti Devi won with 35% of the votes, 3 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Other Backward Class women | Aarti Devi | 35%, won by 3 votes |
| 2015 | Women | Suman | 28% |
| 2010 | Other Backward Classes | Indrasen | – |
| 2005 | Unreserved | Shree Prakash | – |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Garatha
The State Election Commission lists 3 polling centres for Garatha. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.
| Name |
|---|
| Juniyar Haiskul Garatha जूनियर हाईस्कूल गड़ाथा |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dubai प्राथमिक पाठशाला दुबाई |
| Prathamik Pathashala Garatha प्राथमिक पाठशाला गड़ाथा |
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.
How Garatha scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.
- PAI score
- 34.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Garatha scored 34.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, which puts it in the bottom tenth of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh, well behind the Ghatampur block average of 49.1. The theme scores below show where it most needs to improve. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Beginner" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Garatha does best on “Socially just and secured” (75.5) and worst on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (13.6). That 62-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 1 of the nine theme scores is above the Ghatampur block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Garatha
Government school buildings we found in Garatha (from polling-centre and school records):
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Juniyar Haiskul Garatha जूनियर हाईस्कूल गड़ाथा | Junior high school |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dubai प्राथमिक पाठशाला दुबाई | Primary school |
| Prathamik Pathashala Garatha प्राथमिक पाठशाला गड़ाथा | Primary school |
Children aged 6 to 14 in Garatha can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Garatha
If someone in Garatha needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Kanpur Nagar and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Garatha
The PIN code for Garatha is most likely 210505, served by Bilauta Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilauta | Post Office | 210505 | 4.7 km |
| Bhauli | Post Office | 210505 | 5.2 km |
| Nurvey | Post Office | 276303 | 6.2 km |
Bank branches near Garatha
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | Moosa Nagar | SBIN0002579 | 11 km |
| Indian Bank | Kurara | IDIB000K841 | 14 km |
| Indian Bank | Para | IDIB000P572 | 14 km |
| State Bank of India | Jhalokhar | SBIN0015688 | 14 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Ghatampur, Dist Kanpur Dehat | BARB0GHATAM | 16 km |
See all bank branches in Ghatampur block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Garatha
Duhru railway station (15 km) is the closest railhead for Garatha. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Kanpur Nagar district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, about 52 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanpur Nagar headquarters | District | 51 km | south-west |
| Ghatampur block (centre) | Block | 20 km | west |
| Duhru (DXU) | Railway Station | 15 km | east |
| Ghatampur (GTM) | Railway Station | 16 km | north-east |
| Hamirpur Road (HAR) | Railway Station | 18 km | south-east |
| Kanpur Airport | Airport | 52 km | north-east |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | Airport | 114 km | north-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Garatha is from everyday services
Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.
- Nearest bank branch
- 11 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 15 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 11 km away, farther than for 82% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh (the Ghatampur block average is 7.6 km). For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 15 km away (Duhru). The nearest post office is about 4.7 km away, more than twice the block average of 2.1 km.
Places near Garatha
These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Garatha (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachrauli | Kurara | 2.4 km | south |
| Bhauli Danda | Kurara | 3.5 km | south-east |
| Katari | Ghatampur | 4.0 km | west |
| Badle Simnapur | Ghatampur | 4.1 km | north-east |
| Katra | Ghatampur | 4.5 km | east |
| Koriyan | Ghatampur | 4.7 km | north-west |
| Garhi Kanpur | Kalyanpur | 5.0 km | north-east |
| Bilota | Kurara | 5.1 km | south-west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Ghatampur
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Garatha or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Ghatampur Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Kanpur Nagar, Tehsil Ghatampur and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
Ration card
- To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
- In villages, Ghatampur block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
- In villages, the Ghatampur Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Garatha gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
- Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Ghatampur block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Government schemes for residents of Garatha
Households in Garatha can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)
Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.
| Benefit | ₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Ghatampur block office |
Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)
From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.
| Benefit | At least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the Ghatampur block office |
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.
| Benefit | ₹6,000 per year in three instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Ghatampur block office |
Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)
Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online |
Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Ghatampur block office |
Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Ghatampur block office |
Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh
Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.
| Benefit | ₹1,000 per month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)
Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the Ghatampur block office and online |
Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal
Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) |
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)
Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.
| Benefit | ₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the Anganwadi centre and online |
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)
Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Garatha
- Elevation
- 115 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 738 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Garatha sits about 115 metres above sea level, close to the Kanpur Nagar district average of 128 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Garatha gets roughly 740 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, well below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 37 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 50°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Garatha
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 80%
- Tree cover 3.7%
- Built-up land 0.7%
- Water and wetland 2.4%
- Grass and scrub 13%
- Bare or sparse land 0.2%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 80% of the land within roughly 2 km of Garatha under crops, 1% built up and 4% under trees, with 2% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Garatha Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Garatha Gram Panchayat?
Garatha Gram Panchayat is in Ghatampur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Ghatampur tehsil.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Garatha Gram Panchayat?
Suman is the Gram Pradhan of Garatha Gram Panchayat; phone 9794508539 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Garatha?
Aarti Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Garatha with 742 votes (35% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Suman, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Garatha Gram Panchayat?
Garatha Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Garatha.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Garatha reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Garatha was reserved for Other Backward Class women. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.
What was the winning margin in the 2021 Gram Pradhan election of Garatha?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Garatha beat the runner-up by 3 votes (0.1% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 2,122 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Garatha before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Garatha went to Suman (2015), Indrasen (2010) and Shree Prakash (2005). We matched these older results to today’s panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.
What was the voter turnout in Garatha in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Garatha was 65% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Garatha Gram Panchayat?
Garatha Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women (40%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
Who is the panchayat secretary of Garatha?
Alok Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Garatha; phone 8574618380 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Garatha.
Which assembly constituency does Garatha come under?
Garatha comes under the Ghatampur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Garatha?
The MLA for Ghatampur is Saroj (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 81,456 votes (41.6%) and won by 14,622 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garatha in?
Garatha is in the Akbarpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Garatha?
The Member of Parliament for Akbarpur is Devendra Singh Alias Bhole Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,17,423 votes (47.6%) and won by 44,345 votes.
What is the LGD code of Garatha Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Garatha Gram Panchayat is 72288. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Garatha?
Addresses in Garatha usually carry one of these PIN codes: 210505, 276303. The nearest post office is Bilauta (PIN 210505), about 4.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Garatha, 210505.
What is the DIGIPIN of Garatha?
The DIGIPIN for Garatha is 374-C2F-2K47. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Garatha from Kanpur Nagar?
Garatha is about 51 km south-west of Kanpur Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Ghatampur block, it is about 20 km west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Garatha?
The nearest railway station to Garatha is Duhru (DXU), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ghatampur (GTM), 16 km; Hamirpur Road (HAR), 18 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Garatha?
The nearest airport to Garatha is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 52 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 114 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Garatha, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Garatha is State Bank of India, Moosa Nagar (IFSC SBIN0002579), roughly 11 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Kurara (IFSC IDIB000K841) and Indian Bank, Para (IFSC IDIB000P572). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Garatha?
The State Election Commission lists 3 polling centres in Garatha: Juniyar Haiskul Garatha, Prathamik Pathashala Dubai and Prathamik Pathashala Garatha.
Which schools are there in Garatha?
There are 3 government school buildings on record in Garatha: Juniyar Haiskul Garatha, Prathamik Pathashala Dubai and Prathamik Pathashala Garatha. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Garatha?
The closest gram panchayats to Garatha, as the crow flies, are Bachrauli (2.4 km), Bhauli Danda (3.5 km), Katari (4.0 km), Badle Simnapur (4.1 km) and Katra (4.5 km).
How can I complain about work in Garatha Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Ghatampur block, or file it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Garatha get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Kanpur Nagar and Tehsil Ghatampur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Ghatampur Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Garatha?
In Garatha, the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) registers births and deaths and also keeps the Parivar Register (family register). Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. For a certified Parivar Register (family register) copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Garatha?
Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Garatha, the Lekhpal of Ghatampur tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar / SDM issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Garatha?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Ghatampur block officials check rural applications. For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Ghatampur verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Garatha?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Kanpur Nagar, block Ghatampur and panchayat Garatha to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Ghatampur block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Garatha meet?
The Gram Sabha of Garatha must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests), and the Gram Pradhan calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Garatha?
The State Election Commission, Uttar Pradesh (sec.up.nic.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Ghatampur block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Garatha is in the Ghatampur assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Garatha Gram Panchayat?
Garatha Gram Panchayat scored 34.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 77th of 78 panchayats in Ghatampur block.
What is the altitude of Garatha above sea level?
Garatha is about 115 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 37 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Garatha get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Garatha gets about 740 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 50°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Garatha?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Garatha, the land is 80% cropland, 4% tree cover and 2% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
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