# Sondsar Gram Panchayat, Kopaganj, Mau: Pradhan Suryabhan

> Sondsar is a gram panchayat in Kopaganj block of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 78609, PIN code 275305).
> It has 2 villages: Chandpur, Sondsar.
> The Gram Pradhan is Suryabhan.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Sondsar
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 78609
- **Block:** Kopaganj
- **Tehsil:** Maunath Bhanjan
- **District:** Mau
- **Division:** Azamgarh Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Gram Pradhan:** Suryabhan
- **PIN code:** 275305, 275102
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rajan Singh

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Suryabhan
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rajan Singh

## Villages
- Chandpur
- Sondsar

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Sondsar Gram Panchayat?
Sondsar Gram Panchayat is in Kopaganj block of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Maunath Bhanjan tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Sondsar Gram Panchayat?
Suryabhan is the Gram Pradhan of Sondsar Gram Panchayat; phone 9415873189 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2010 Gram Pradhan election in Sondsar?
Suryabhan was elected Gram Pradhan of Sondsar in the 2010 panchayat election.

### How many villages are there in Sondsar Gram Panchayat?
Sondsar Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Chandpur and Sondsar.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Sondsar reserved in the 2010 election?
In the 2010 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Sondsar was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Sondsar before 2010?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Sondsar went to Suneshari (2005). We matched these older results to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since, so treat them as a guide.

### How many ward members are there in Sondsar Gram Panchayat?
Sondsar Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 4 of them women (31%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Sondsar?
Rajan Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Sondsar; phone 9415883894 (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 Sondsar.

### What is the LGD code of Sondsar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Sondsar Gram Panchayat is 78609. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Sondsar?
Addresses in Sondsar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 275305, 275102. The nearest post office is Dhawariya Sath (PIN 275305), about 3.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Panchayat Sondsar, 275305.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Sondsar?
The nearest railway station to Sondsar is Indara Jn (IAA), about 6.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Chakra Road (CKYD), 10 km; Mau Jn (MAU), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Sondsar?
The nearest airport to Sondsar is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 79 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 96 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Sondsar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Sondsar is Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Center Mau (IFSC PUNB0827700), roughly 7.1 km away. Other branches nearby: Union Bank of India, Bhiti (IFSC UBIN0573311) and Union Bank of India, Maunathbhanjan (IFSC UBIN0913430). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Sondsar?
In Sondsar, 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 Sondsar?
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 Sondsar, the Lekhpal of Maunath Bhanjan 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 Sondsar?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj 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 Sondsar?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Mau, block Kopaganj and panchayat Sondsar 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 Kopaganj 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 Sondsar meet?
The Gram Sabha of Sondsar 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 Sondsar?
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 Kopaganj 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 Sondsar Gram Panchayat?
Sondsar Gram Panchayat scored 57.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 55th of 74 panchayats in Kopaganj block.

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