# Morna Gram Panchayat, Rajpura, Meerut: Pradhan Shehjad, Villages, PIN

> Morna is a gram panchayat in Rajpura block of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 79212, PIN code 250001).
> It has one revenue village: Morna.
> The Gram Pradhan is Shehjad.
> 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 Meerut Cant (14 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Morna / मोरना
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 79212
- **Block:** Rajpura
- **Tehsil:** Meerut
- **District:** Meerut
- **Division:** Meerut Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kithore
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Meerut
- **Gram Pradhan:** Shehjad
- **MLA:** Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Arun Govil (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 250001
- **Coordinates:** 29.0005° N, 77.8342° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Pradeep Kumar

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Shehjad
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Pradeep Kumar
- **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
- Morna (मोरना)

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Morna Gram Panchayat?
Shehjad is the Gram Pradhan of Morna Gram Panchayat; phone 9627683790 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Morna?
Vishakha won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Morna with 478 votes (32% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Shehjad, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Morna reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Morna was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Classes), 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 Morna?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Morna beat the runner-up by 95 votes (6.4% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,476 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Morna before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Morna went to Shehzad (2015), Kripal (2010) and Gajeendra (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 Morna in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Morna was 72% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Morna Gram Panchayat?
Morna Gram Panchayat has 7 elected ward members, 2 of them women (29%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Morna?
Pradeep Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Morna; phone 8433438742 (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 Morna.

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

### Who is the MLA of Morna?
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 Morna in?
Morna is in the Meerut Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Morna?
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 Morna Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Morna Gram Panchayat is 79212. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Morna?
The PIN code for Morna is usually 250001. The nearest post office is Rukanpur Morna (PIN 250001), about 1.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Morna, 250001.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Morna?
The DIGIPIN for Morna is 39C-M69-T22C. 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 Morna from Meerut?
Morna 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 4.0 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Morna?
The nearest railway station to Morna is Meerut Cant (MUT), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Pabli Khas (PQY), 15 km; Nurnagar (NRNR), 15 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Morna?
The nearest airport to Morna is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 87 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Noida International Airport (DXN), about 94 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Morna, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Morna is AU Small Finance Bank, Parikshitgarh (IFSC AUBL0005184), roughly 7.7 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 Morna?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Morna: Juniyar Haiskul Skul Morana.

### Which schools are there in Morna?
There is 1 government school building on record in Morna: Juniyar Haiskul Skul Morana. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Morna?
The closest gram panchayats to Morna, as the crow flies, are Rukanpur (0.7 km), Kastala Shamshernagar (1.5 km), Nagla Shahu (1.5 km), Navipur Amanatnagar (1.6 km) and Jai (2.3 km).

### How can I complain about work in Morna 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 Morna 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 Morna?
In Morna, 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 Morna?
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 Morna, 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 Morna?
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 Morna?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Meerut, block Rajpura and panchayat Morna 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 Morna meet?
The Gram Sabha of Morna 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 Morna?
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; Morna is in the Kithore assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Morna Gram Panchayat?
Morna Gram Panchayat scored 62.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 18th of 44 panchayats in Rajpura block.

### What is the altitude of Morna above sea level?
Morna is about 225 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 11 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Morna get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Morna 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 Morna?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Morna, the land is 82% cropland, 9% tree cover and 7% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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