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Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat

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Gram Pradhan
Kavita

Quick answer

Barwa Dwarika is a gram panchayat in Siswa block of Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 76994, PIN code 273163). The Gram Pradhan is Kavita.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat

Barwa Dwarika is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Siswa block of Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through tehsil, and the district is part of the Gorakhpur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 76994.

The nearest railway station is Siswa Bazar, about 5.7 km away.

Barwa Dwarika is one of 77 gram panchayats in Siswa block and 923 in Maharajganj district.

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 the tehsil office.

Barwa Dwarika at a glance

NameBarwa Dwarika
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code76994
BlockSiswa
DistrictMaharajganj
DivisionGorakhpur Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages0
Gram PradhanKavita
PIN code273163
Panchayat SecretaryNiraj Singh

Barwa Dwarika LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code

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.

Population of Barwa Dwarika

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Maharajganj district, which Barwa Dwarika is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population25,49,973
Rural households4,04,790
Rural literacy rate61.9%
Rural sex ratio943
Rural SC population share18.7%
Rural work participation37.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Maharajganj district, where Barwa Dwarika is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorMaharajganj
Women who are literate65.6%
Women with 10+ years of schooling30.7%
Institutional births96.3%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated70.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted42.3%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic49.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel28.2%
Households with improved sanitation69.0%
Households with electricity95.9%
Households with health insurance16.2%
Households with improved drinking water94.3%

Work and livelihood

Maharajganj district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Furniture. If you work in this trade in Barwa Dwarika, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Barwa Dwarika 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

Barwa Dwarika 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 Siswa 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.

Key offices for residents of Barwa Dwarika
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBarwa DwarikaDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Barwa Dwarika / SiswaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
Lekhpal TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)SiswaRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)SiswaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)MaharajganjOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)MaharajganjOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Barwa Dwarika Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Barwa Dwarika is Kavita. 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.

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.

Barwa Dwarika Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Barwa Dwarika is Kavita; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Niraj Singh.

Gram PradhanKavita97953 76050
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Niraj Singh98070 19366
Postal addressVill- Barwa Dwarika Post- Lohepar, 273163

The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Barwa Dwarika 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 Barwa Dwarika

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
38%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 13 ward members of Barwa Dwarika are women, about two in five (38%, about the same as the block's 38%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Polling booths (polling centres) in Barwa Dwarika

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.

Schools in and near Barwa Dwarika

Children aged 6 to 14 in Barwa Dwarika 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 Barwa Dwarika

If someone in Barwa Dwarika 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 Maharajganj and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Barwa Dwarika

The PIN code for Barwa Dwarika is most likely 273163, served by Chargha 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.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
CharghaPost Office2731631.8 km
Badhra MahantPost Office2731632.2 km
SabayaPost Office2731632.2 km

Bank branches near Barwa Dwarika

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.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Central Bank of IndiaKaptainganjCBIN028106112 km
HDFC BankDudahiHDFC000963512 km
State Bank of IndiaDudhaiSBIN001332112 km
Union Bank of IndiaTamkuhirajUBIN057647612 km
Utkarsh Small Finance BankDudahiUTKS000116912 km

See all bank branches in Siswa 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 Barwa Dwarika

Siswa Bazar railway station (5.7 km) is the closest railhead for Barwa Dwarika (NER zone). If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Maharajganj district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 51 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Siswa Bazar (SBZ)Railway Station5.7 km
Gurli Ramgarhwa (GRRG)Railway Station8.6 km
Ghughuli (GH)Railway Station9.9 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport51 km
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport158 km

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

Places near Barwa Dwarika

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Barwa Dwarika or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. 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)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Maharajganj, your tehsil and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, Siswa block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Siswa 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

  1. Apply for a job card at Barwa Dwarika 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.
  2. 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)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Siswa 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 Barwa Dwarika

Households in Barwa Dwarika 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Siswa 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Siswa 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Siswa 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Siswa 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 applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Siswa 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 applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Siswa 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat?

Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat is in Siswa block of Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat?

Kavita is the Gram Pradhan of Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat; phone 9795376050 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

How many ward members are there in Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat?

Barwa Dwarika 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 Barwa Dwarika?

Niraj Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Barwa Dwarika; phone 9807019366 (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 Barwa Dwarika.

What is the LGD code of Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Barwa Dwarika Gram Panchayat is 76994. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Barwa Dwarika?

The PIN code for Barwa Dwarika is usually 273163. The nearest post office is Chargha (PIN 273163), about 1.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Vill- Barwa Dwarika Post- Lohepar, 273163.

Which is the nearest railway station to Barwa Dwarika?

The nearest railway station to Barwa Dwarika is Siswa Bazar (SBZ), about 5.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gurli Ramgarhwa (GRRG), 8.6 km; Ghughuli (GH), 9.9 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Barwa Dwarika?

The nearest airport to Barwa Dwarika is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 51 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 158 km away.

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Which is the nearest bank to Barwa Dwarika, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Barwa Dwarika is Central Bank of India, Kaptainganj (IFSC CBIN0281061), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Dudahi (IFSC HDFC0009635) and State Bank of India, Dudhai (IFSC SBIN0013321). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

How can I complain about work in Barwa Dwarika 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 Siswa 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.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Barwa Dwarika?

In Barwa Dwarika, 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 a ration card or pension in Barwa Dwarika?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Siswa 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 Siswa 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 Barwa Dwarika?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Maharajganj, block Siswa and panchayat Barwa Dwarika 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 Siswa 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 Barwa Dwarika meet?

The Gram Sabha of Barwa Dwarika 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 Barwa Dwarika?

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 Siswa 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.

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.

Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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