# Ellenganj Gram Panchayat, Bijuwa, Lakhimpur Kheri: Pradhan Jay Prakash

> Ellenganj is a gram panchayat in Bijuwa block of Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 267083, PIN code 262904).
> It has one revenue village: Allenganj.
> The Gram Pradhan is Jay Prakash.
> It is in Palia assembly constituency (MLA: Harvinder Kumar Sahni alias Romi Sahni, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Kheri Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Utkarsh Verma 'madhur').
> It is about 67 km north-west of Lakhimpur Kheri district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Sehramau (11 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/lakhimpur-kheri/bijuwa/ellenganj/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Ellenganj / एलनगंज
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 267083
- **Block:** Bijuwa
- **Tehsil:** Palia
- **District:** Lakhimpur Kheri
- **Division:** Lucknow Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Palia
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Kheri
- **Gram Pradhan:** Jay Prakash
- **MLA:** Harvinder Kumar Sahni alias Romi Sahni (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Utkarsh Verma 'madhur' (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 262904, 262902
- **Coordinates:** 28.4364° N, 80.3700° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rajendra Prasad

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Jay Prakash
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rajendra Prasad
- **MLA:** Harvinder Kumar Sahni alias Romi Sahni (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/harvinder-kumar-sahni-alias-romi-sahni-mla-palia/
- **MP:** Utkarsh Verma 'madhur' (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/utkarsh-verma-madhur-mp-kheri/

## Villages
- Allenganj (ऐलन-गंज)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Ellenganj Gram Panchayat?
Ellenganj Gram Panchayat is in Bijuwa block of Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Palia tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Ellenganj Gram Panchayat?
Jay Prakash is the Gram Pradhan of Ellenganj Gram Panchayat; phone 9454872122 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Ellenganj?
Jai Prakash won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Ellenganj with 408 votes (53% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Jay Prakash, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Ellenganj Gram Panchayat?
Ellenganj Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Allenganj.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Ellenganj reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Ellenganj was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2015 (Other Backward Classes). 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 Ellenganj?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Ellenganj beat the runner-up by 217 votes (28.1% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 771 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Ellenganj before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Ellenganj went to Jaiprakash (2015). 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 Ellenganj in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Ellenganj was 97% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Ellenganj Gram Panchayat?
Ellenganj Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Ellenganj?
Rajendra Prasad is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Ellenganj; phone 9792848558 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 8 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Ellenganj.

### Which assembly constituency does Ellenganj come under?
Ellenganj comes under the Palia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Ellenganj?
The MLA for Palia is Harvinder Kumar Sahni alias Romi Sahni (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,18,706 votes (50.3%) and won by 38,336 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ellenganj in?
Ellenganj is in the Kheri Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Ellenganj?
The Member of Parliament for Kheri is Utkarsh Verma 'madhur' (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,57,365 votes (45.9%) and won by 34,329 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Ellenganj Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Ellenganj Gram Panchayat is 267083. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Ellenganj?
Addresses in Ellenganj usually carry one of these PIN codes: 262904, 262902. The nearest post office is Kabir Ganj (PIN 262904), about 11 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Ellenganj, 262904.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Ellenganj?
The DIGIPIN for Ellenganj is 383-T67-C98P. 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 Ellenganj from Lakhimpur Kheri?
Ellenganj is about 67 km north-west of Lakhimpur Kheri district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bijuwa block, it is about 39 km north-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Ellenganj?
The nearest railway station to Ellenganj is Sehramau (SW), about 11 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Akelahanspur Halt (ALNP), 12 km; Kurraiya (KRYA), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Ellenganj?
The nearest airport to Ellenganj is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 90 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 110 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Ellenganj, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Ellenganj is Bank of Baroda, Kabir Ganj, Up (IFSC BARB0KABIRG), roughly 11 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Semri,lakhimpur Kheri,up (IFSC BARB0SEMRIX) and HDFC Bank, Sampurna Nagar Forest Block (IFSC HDFC0004794). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Ellenganj?
The closest gram panchayats to Ellenganj, as the crow flies, are Canp (1.4 km), Kisunpur (5.1 km), Lagdahan (6.5 km), Nehrosa (6.8 km) and Kishanpur Haripur (6.8 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Ellenganj Gram Panchayat?
Ellenganj Gram Panchayat scored 45.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 63rd of 79 panchayats in Bijuwa block.

### What is the altitude of Ellenganj above sea level?
Ellenganj is about 171 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 25 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Ellenganj get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Ellenganj gets about 1,270 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Ellenganj?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Ellenganj, the land is 38% cropland and 61% tree cover, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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