# Donwa Gram Panchayat, Nakaha, Lakhimpur Kheri: Pradhan Raj Kumar

> Donwa is a gram panchayat in Nakaha block of Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 268722, PIN code 262701).
> It has one revenue village: Donwa.
> The Gram Pradhan is Raj Kumar.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Donwa
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 268722
- **Block:** Nakaha
- **Tehsil:** Lakhimpur
- **District:** Lakhimpur Kheri
- **Division:** Lucknow Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Gram Pradhan:** Raj Kumar
- **PIN code:** 262701, 262728
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rahul Rajvansi

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Raj Kumar
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rahul Rajvansi

## Villages
- Donwa

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Donwa Gram Panchayat?
Raj Kumar is the Gram Pradhan of Donwa Gram Panchayat; phone 9005508060 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Donwa?
Sushila Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Donwa with 473 votes (56% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Raj Kumar, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Donwa reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Donwa 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 Donwa?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Donwa beat the runner-up by 112 votes (13.2% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 848 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Donwa before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Donwa went to Rajkumar (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 Donwa in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Donwa was 95% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Donwa Gram Panchayat?
Donwa 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 Donwa?
Rahul Rajvansi is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Donwa; phone 9838556830 (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 Donwa.

### What is the LGD code of Donwa Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Donwa Gram Panchayat is 268722. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Donwa?
Addresses in Donwa usually carry one of these PIN codes: 262701, 262728. The nearest post office is Lakhperaganj (PIN 262701), about 0.7 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Donwa, 262701.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Donwa?
The nearest railway station to Donwa is Khiri Town (KITN), about 10 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Lakhimpur (LMP), 11 km; Kadipur Sani Ha (KDPS), 13 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Donwa?
The nearest airport to Donwa 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 151 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Donwa, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Donwa is Indian Bank, Sharda Nagar (IFSC IDIB000S651), roughly 2.5 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Atakohna (IFSC IDIB000A672) and Indian Bank, Aurangabad (IFSC IDIB000A679). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### How can I complain about work in Donwa 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 Nakaha 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 Donwa 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 Donwa?
In Donwa, 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 Donwa?
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 Donwa, 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 Donwa?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Nakaha 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 Nakaha 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 Donwa?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Lakhimpur Kheri, block Nakaha and panchayat Donwa 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 Nakaha 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 Donwa meet?
The Gram Sabha of Donwa 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 Donwa?
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 Nakaha 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.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Donwa Gram Panchayat?
Donwa Gram Panchayat scored 58.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 25th of 73 panchayats in Nakaha block.

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