# Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat, Shivrajpur, Kanpur Nagar: Pradhan Sangita

> Chhatarpur is a gram panchayat in Shivrajpur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 72523, PIN code 209205).
> It has 2 villages: Chak Bencha, Chhatarpur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Sangita.
> It is in Bilhaur assembly constituency (MLA: Mohit Sonkar, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ashok Kumar Rawat).
> It is about 33 km north-west of Kanpur Nagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Barrajpur (1.2 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/kanpur-nagar/shivrajpur/chhatarpur/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Chhatarpur / छतरपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 72523
- **Block:** Shivrajpur
- **Tehsil:** Bilhaur
- **District:** Kanpur Nagar
- **Division:** Kanpur Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Bilhaur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Misrikh
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sangita
- **MLA:** Mohit Sonkar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Ashok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 209205
- **Coordinates:** 26.6946° N, 80.1324° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Post Offices:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Girish Babu

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sangita
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Girish Babu
- **MLA:** Mohit Sonkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/mohit-sonkar-mla-bilhaur/
- **MP:** Ashok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ashok-kumar-rawat-mp-misrikh/

## Villages
- Chak Bencha
- Chhatarpur (छतरपुर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat?
Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat is in Shivrajpur block of Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Bilhaur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat?
Sangita is the Gram Pradhan of Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat; phone 9026078950 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhatarpur?
Santosh Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhatarpur with 236 votes (26% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Sangita, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat?
Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Chak Bencha and Chhatarpur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhatarpur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhatarpur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Caste women), 2010 (Scheduled Castes) and 2015 (Scheduled Caste 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 Chhatarpur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Chhatarpur beat the runner-up by 17 votes (1.9% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 894 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Chhatarpur before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Chhatarpur went to Sangeeta (2015), Santosh Kumar (2010) and Rajesh Kumari (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 Chhatarpur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Chhatarpur was 82% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat?
Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 8 of them women (73%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Chhatarpur?
Girish Babu is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Chhatarpur; phone 9651021016 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 7 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Chhatarpur.

### Which assembly constituency does Chhatarpur come under?
Chhatarpur comes under the Bilhaur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Chhatarpur?
The MLA for Bilhaur is Mohit Sonkar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,22,725 votes (50.3%) and won by 42,305 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chhatarpur in?
Chhatarpur is in the Misrikh Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Chhatarpur?
The Member of Parliament for Misrikh is Ashok Kumar Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,75,016 votes (45.2%) and won by 33,406 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat is 72523. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Chhatarpur?
The PIN code for Chhatarpur is usually 209205. The nearest post office is Chhatarpur (PIN 209205), about 0.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Shivrajpur, 209205.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Chhatarpur?
The DIGIPIN for Chhatarpur is 37C-PML-CPC3. 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 Chhatarpur from Kanpur Nagar?
Chhatarpur is about 33 km north-west of Kanpur Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Shivrajpur block, it is about 5.1 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Chhatarpur?
The nearest railway station to Chhatarpur is Barrajpur (BJR), about 1.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Utripura (UTP), 6.2 km; Dhaursalar (DUO), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Chhatarpur?
The nearest airport to Chhatarpur is Kanpur Airport (KNU), about 42 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 76 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Chhatarpur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Chhatarpur is Bank of Baroda, Bindki, Dist Kanpur Dehat (IFSC BARB0BINDKI), roughly 2.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Shivrajpur, Dist Kanpur Dehat (IFSC BARB0SHIVRA) and UCO Bank, Shivrajpur (IFSC UCBA0003328). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Chhatarpur?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Chhatarpur: Prathamik Pathashala Chakabanka.

### Which schools are there in Chhatarpur?
There is 1 government school building on record in Chhatarpur: Prathamik Pathashala Chakabanka. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Chhatarpur?
The closest gram panchayats to Chhatarpur, as the crow flies, are Bairi (0.6 km), Kakupur Rabban (1.2 km), Mahipalpur (1.5 km), Kakoopur Nihal (1.8 km) and Nevada Madhai (2.1 km).

### How can I complain about work in Chhatarpur 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 Shivrajpur 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 Chhatarpur get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Kanpur Nagar and Tehsil Bilhaur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Bilhaur Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Chhatarpur?
In Chhatarpur, 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 Chhatarpur?
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 Chhatarpur, the Lekhpal of Bilhaur 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 Chhatarpur?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Shivrajpur 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 Shivrajpur 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 Chhatarpur?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Kanpur Nagar, block Shivrajpur and panchayat Chhatarpur 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 Shivrajpur 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 Chhatarpur meet?
The Gram Sabha of Chhatarpur 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 Chhatarpur?
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 Shivrajpur 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; Chhatarpur is in the Bilhaur assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat?
Chhatarpur Gram Panchayat scored 41.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 31st of 64 panchayats in Shivrajpur block.

### What is the altitude of Chhatarpur above sea level?
Chhatarpur is about 131 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 8 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Chhatarpur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Chhatarpur gets about 790 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chhatarpur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Chhatarpur, the land is 77% cropland, 7% tree cover and 10% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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