# Lakesar Gram Panchayat, Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur Kheri: Pradhan Anju Verma

> Lakesar is a gram panchayat in Lakhimpur block of Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 73473, PIN code 262701).
> It has 3 villages: Lakesar, Laksariya, Pipria Andu.
> The Gram Pradhan is Anju Verma.
> It is in Lakhimpur assembly constituency (MLA: Yogesh Verma, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Kheri Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Utkarsh Verma 'madhur').
> It is about 5.8 km south-west of Lakhimpur Kheri district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Lakhimpur (6.3 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Lakesar / लकेशर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 73473
- **Block:** Lakhimpur
- **Tehsil:** Lakhimpur
- **District:** Lakhimpur Kheri
- **Division:** Lucknow Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Lakhimpur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Kheri
- **Gram Pradhan:** Anju Verma
- **MLA:** Yogesh Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Utkarsh Verma 'madhur' (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 262701, 262725
- **Coordinates:** 27.9172° N, 80.7239° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Manoj Bajpai

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Anju Verma
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Manoj Bajpai
- **MLA:** Yogesh Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/yogesh-verma-mla-lakhimpur/
- **MP:** Utkarsh Verma 'madhur' (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/utkarsh-verma-madhur-mp-kheri/

## Villages
- Lakesar (लकेशर)
- Laksariya (लकेशर)
- Pipria Andu

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Lakesar Gram Panchayat?
Anju Verma is the Gram Pradhan of Lakesar Gram Panchayat; phone 8765434567 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Lakesar?
Pankaj Singh won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Lakesar with 623 votes (26% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Anju Verma, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Lakesar Gram Panchayat?
Lakesar Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Lakesar, Laksariya and Pipria Andu.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Lakesar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Lakesar was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Scheduled Castes) and 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 Lakesar?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Lakesar beat the runner-up by 140 votes (5.9% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 2,391 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Lakesar before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Lakesar went to Anju Verma (2015), Chhote Lal (2010) and Shabi Singh (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 Lakesar in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Lakesar was 80% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Lakesar Gram Panchayat?
Lakesar Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women (33%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Lakesar?
Manoj Bajpai is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Lakesar; phone 9452020252 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Lakesar.

### Which assembly constituency does Lakesar come under?
Lakesar comes under the Lakhimpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Lakesar?
The MLA for Lakhimpur is Yogesh Verma (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,27,262 votes (47.5%) and won by 21,116 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Lakesar?
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 Lakesar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Lakesar Gram Panchayat is 73473. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Lakesar?
Addresses in Lakesar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 262701, 262725. The nearest post office is Kalaam (PIN 262701), about 1.4 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Kakeshar, 262701.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Lakesar?
The DIGIPIN for Lakesar is 385-P38-97J5. 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 Lakesar from Lakhimpur Kheri?
Lakesar is about 5.8 km south-west of Lakhimpur Kheri district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Lakhimpur block, it is about 6.5 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Lakesar?
The nearest railway station to Lakesar is Lakhimpur (LMP), about 6.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Khiri Town (KITN), 6.5 km; Deokali (DEO), 6.9 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Lakesar?
The nearest airport to Lakesar is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), about 130 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 137 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Lakesar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Lakesar is Indian Bank, Oel (IFSC IDIB000O502), roughly 5.9 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Oel (IFSC SBIN0016458) and Yes Bank, Ucb Lakhimpur Oel (IFSC YESB0LUBOEL). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Lakesar?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Lakesar: U0 Prathamik Vidyalay Lakeshar.

### Which schools are there in Lakesar?
There is 1 government school building on record in Lakesar: U0 Prathamik Vidyalay Lakeshar. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Lakesar?
The closest gram panchayats to Lakesar, as the crow flies, are Jamaitha (0.0 km), Kala Aam (1.3 km), Lagucha (1.3 km), Pakaria (1.3 km) and Pakria (1.3 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Lakesar Gram Panchayat?
Lakesar Gram Panchayat scored 59.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 35th of 100 panchayats in Lakhimpur block.

### What is the altitude of Lakesar above sea level?
Lakesar is about 149 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 14 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Lakesar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Lakesar gets about 1,160 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Lakesar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Lakesar, the land is 79% cropland, 14% tree cover, 3% built-up land and 4% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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