# Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat, Rajpura, Meerut: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Kastala Shamshernagar is a gram panchayat in Rajpura block of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 79202, PIN code 250001).
> It has one revenue village: Kastala Shamshernagar.
> The Gram Pradhan is Smt Kavita Devi.
> It is in Kithore assembly constituency (MLA: Shahid Manzoor, Samajwadi Party) and Meerut Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Arun Govil).
> It is about 13 km east of Meerut district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Pabli Khas (14 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Kastala Shamshernagar / कस्तला शमशेरनगर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 79202
- **Block:** Rajpura
- **Tehsil:** Meerut
- **District:** Meerut
- **Division:** Meerut Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kithore
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Meerut
- **Gram Pradhan:** Smt Kavita Devi
- **MLA:** Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Arun Govil (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 250001
- **Coordinates:** 29.0138° N, 77.8317° E (approximate)
- **Post Offices:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rajiv Sharma

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Smt Kavita Devi
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rajiv Sharma
- **MLA:** Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/shahid-manzoor-mla-kithore/
- **MP:** Arun Govil (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/arun-govil-mp-meerut/

## Villages
- Kastala Shamshernagar (कस्तला शमशेरनगर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat?
Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat is in Rajpura block of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Meerut tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat?
Smt Kavita Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat; phone 9758605227 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kastala Shamshernagar?
Ramesh won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kastala Shamshernagar with 1,307 votes (55% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Smt Kavita Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Kastala Shamshernagar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kastala Shamshernagar was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women) and 2015 (Other Backward Class women). 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 Kastala Shamshernagar?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kastala Shamshernagar beat the runner-up by 359 votes (15.0% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 2,398 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Kastala Shamshernagar before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kastala Shamshernagar went to Kavita (2015) and Sarroj (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 Kastala Shamshernagar in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Kastala Shamshernagar was 83% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat?
Kastala Shamshernagar 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 Kastala Shamshernagar?
Rajiv Sharma is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Kastala Shamshernagar; phone 8077449976 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 3 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Kastala Shamshernagar.

### Which assembly constituency does Kastala Shamshernagar come under?
Kastala Shamshernagar comes under the Kithore Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Kastala Shamshernagar?
The MLA for Kithore is Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,06,791 votes (42.2%) and won by 2,388 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kastala Shamshernagar in?
Kastala Shamshernagar is in the Meerut Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Kastala Shamshernagar?
The Member of Parliament for Meerut is Arun Govil (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,46,469 votes (46.2%) and won by 10,585 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat is 79202. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Kastala Shamshernagar?
The PIN code for Kastala Shamshernagar is usually 250001. The nearest post office is Kastla Shamshernagar (PIN 250001), about 0.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Kastala, 250001.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Kastala Shamshernagar?
The DIGIPIN for Kastala Shamshernagar is 39C-M7P-22F3. 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 Kastala Shamshernagar from Meerut?
Kastala Shamshernagar is about 13 km east of Meerut district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Rajpura block, it is about 4.8 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Kastala Shamshernagar?
The nearest railway station to Kastala Shamshernagar is Pabli Khas (PQY), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Meerut Cant (MUT), 14 km; Meerut City (MTC), 16 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Kastala Shamshernagar?
The nearest airport to Kastala Shamshernagar is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 88 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Noida International Airport (DXN), about 95 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Kastala Shamshernagar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kastala Shamshernagar is AU Small Finance Bank, Parikshitgarh (IFSC AUBL0005184), roughly 8.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Canara Bank, Asifabad (IFSC CNRB0018807) and Canara Bank, Parikshitgarh (IFSC CNRB0018831). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Kastala Shamshernagar?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Kastala Shamshernagar: Navajivan I0ka0kastala.

### Which gram panchayats are near Kastala Shamshernagar?
The closest gram panchayats to Kastala Shamshernagar, as the crow flies, are Navipur Amanatnagar (1.1 km), Morna (1.5 km), Nagla Shekhu (2.1 km), Rukanpur (2.2 km) and Nagli Azamabad (2.3 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat?
Kastala Shamshernagar Gram Panchayat scored 62.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 15th of 44 panchayats in Rajpura block.

### What is the altitude of Kastala Shamshernagar above sea level?
Kastala Shamshernagar is about 227 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 9 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Kastala Shamshernagar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kastala Shamshernagar gets about 990 mm of rain a year, 83% 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 Kastala Shamshernagar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kastala Shamshernagar, the land is 83% cropland, 13% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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