# Rukanpur Gram Panchayat, Rajpura, Meerut: Pradhan Yatendra

> Rukanpur is a gram panchayat in Rajpura block of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 79225, PIN code 250001).
> It has one revenue village: Rukanpur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Yatendra.
> 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/rukanpur/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Rukanpur / रूकनपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 79225
- **Block:** Rajpura
- **Tehsil:** Meerut
- **District:** Meerut
- **Division:** Meerut Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kithore
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Meerut
- **Gram Pradhan:** Yatendra
- **MLA:** Shahid Manzoor (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Arun Govil (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 250001, 250406
- **Coordinates:** 28.9945° N, 77.8321° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Post Offices:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Omkarnath Dubey

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Yatendra
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Omkarnath Dubey
- **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
- Rukanpur (रूकनपुर)

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Rukanpur Gram Panchayat?
Yatendra is the Gram Pradhan of Rukanpur Gram Panchayat; phone 9220777780 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Rukanpur?
Iklaq won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Rukanpur with 688 votes (40% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Yatendra, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Rukanpur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Rukanpur was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women), 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 Rukanpur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Rukanpur beat the runner-up by 36 votes (2.1% of valid votes). There were 9 candidates in the race, and 1,717 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Rukanpur before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Rukanpur went to Yatendra (2015), Chandraswaroop (2010) and Shahnaz (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 Rukanpur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Rukanpur was 78% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Rukanpur Gram Panchayat?
Rukanpur 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 Rukanpur?
Omkarnath Dubey is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Rukanpur; phone 8077833181 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Rukanpur.

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

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

### Who is the MP of Rukanpur?
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 Rukanpur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Rukanpur Gram Panchayat is 79225. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Rukanpur?
Addresses in Rukanpur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 250001, 250406. The nearest post office is Rukanpur Morna (PIN 250001), about 0.5 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Rukanpur, 250001.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Rukanpur?
The DIGIPIN for Rukanpur is 39C-M62-598L. 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 Rukanpur from Meerut?
Rukanpur 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 3.6 km north-east.

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

### Which is the nearest airport to Rukanpur?
The nearest airport to Rukanpur is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 87 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Noida International Airport (DXN), about 93 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Rukanpur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Rukanpur 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 Rukanpur?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Rukanpur: Prathamik Pathashalarukanapur.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Rukanpur?
The closest gram panchayats to Rukanpur, as the crow flies, are Morna (0.7 km), Nagla Shahu (1.2 km), Jai (1.9 km), Kastala Shamshernagar (2.2 km) and Navipur Amanatnagar (2.3 km).

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Rukanpur Gram Panchayat?
Rukanpur Gram Panchayat scored 59.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 28th of 44 panchayats in Rajpura block.

### What is the altitude of Rukanpur above sea level?
Rukanpur 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 9 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Rukanpur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Rukanpur gets about 830 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 -2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Rukanpur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Rukanpur, the land is 83% cropland, 9% tree cover and 7% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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