# Manikpur Gram Panchayat, Jamalpur, Mirzapur: Pradhan Shivmurat > Manikpur is a gram panchayat in Jamalpur block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 79570, PIN code 231309). > It has 4 villages: Gulamipur, Manikpur, Raghunathpur, Rampur. > The Gram Pradhan is Shivmurat. > It is in Chhanbey assembly constituency (MLA: Rahul Prakash Kol, Apna Dal (Soneylal)) and Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anupriya Patel). > It is about 26 km south-west of Mirzapur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Jigna (14 km). Source page: https://zoloth.com/uttar-pradesh/mirzapur/jamalpur/manikpur/ Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data ## Key facts - **Name:** Manikpur / मानिकपुर - **Type:** Gram Panchayat - **LGD code:** 79570 - **Block:** Jamalpur - **Tehsil:** Chunar - **District:** Mirzapur - **Division:** Mirzapur Division - **State:** Uttar Pradesh - **Villages:** 4 - **Assembly Constituency:** Chhanbey - **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Mirzapur - **Gram Pradhan:** Shivmurat - **MLA:** Rahul Prakash Kol (Apna Dal (Soneylal)) - **MP:** Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)) - **PIN code:** 231309, 231211 - **Coordinates:** 25.0289° N, 82.3433° E (approximate) - **Schools:** 1 - **Post Offices:** 1 - **Polling Centres:** 1 - **Panchayat Secretary:** Surendra Kumar ## Elected representatives - **Gram Pradhan:** Shivmurat - **Panchayat Secretary:** Surendra Kumar - **MLA:** Rahul Prakash Kol (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/rahul-prakash-kol-mla-chhanbey/ - **MP:** Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/anupriya-patel-mp-mirzapur/ ## Villages - Gulamipur - Manikpur (मानिकपुर) - Raghunathpur - Rampur ## Frequently asked questions ### In which block, tehsil and district is Manikpur Gram Panchayat? Manikpur Gram Panchayat is in Jamalpur block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Chunar tehsil. ### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Manikpur Gram Panchayat? Shivmurat is the Gram Pradhan of Manikpur Gram Panchayat; phone 9198848712 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). ### Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Manikpur? Shiv Murrat won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Manikpur with 1,119 votes (51% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Shivmurat, though, so the post may have changed hands since. ### How many villages are there in Manikpur Gram Panchayat? Manikpur Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Gulamipur, Manikpur, Raghunathpur and Rampur. ### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Manikpur reserved in the 2015 election? In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Manikpur was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2010 (Other Backward Classes). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time. ### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Manikpur before 2015? Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Manikpur went to Ram Murat (2010). 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 Manikpur in the 2015 panchayat election? Turnout in Manikpur was 71% in the 2015 panchayat election. ### How many ward members are there in Manikpur Gram Panchayat? Manikpur Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 4 of them women (27%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. ### Who is the panchayat secretary of Manikpur? Surendra Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Manikpur; phone 7080759458 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 9 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Manikpur. ### Which assembly constituency does Manikpur come under? Manikpur comes under the Chhanbey Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency. ### Who is the MLA of Manikpur? The MLA for Chhanbey is Rahul Prakash Kol (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,02,366 votes (47.4%) and won by 38,320 votes. ### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Manikpur in? Manikpur is in the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency. ### Who is the MP of Manikpur? The Member of Parliament for Mirzapur is Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,71,631 votes (42.7%) and won by 37,810 votes. ### What is the LGD code of Manikpur Gram Panchayat? The LGD code of Manikpur Gram Panchayat is 79570. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat. ### What is the PIN code of Manikpur? Addresses in Manikpur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 231309, 231211. The nearest post office is Kubari Patehara (PIN 231309), about 1.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Village -manikpur Post - Aharaura Jamalpur, 231309. ### What is the DIGIPIN of Manikpur? The DIGIPIN for Manikpur is 2JM-MT8-6TJ5. 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 Manikpur from Mirzapur? Manikpur is about 26 km south-west of Mirzapur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Jamalpur block, it is about 72 km west. ### Which is the nearest railway station to Manikpur? The nearest railway station to Manikpur is Jigna (JIA), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gaipura (GAE), 15 km; Manda Road (MNF), 18 km. ### Which is the nearest airport to Manikpur? The nearest airport to Manikpur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 70 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 76 km away. ### Which is the nearest bank to Manikpur, and what is its IFSC code? The nearest bank branch to Manikpur is Bank of Baroda, Lalganj (IFSC BARB0LALMIR), roughly 4.0 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Lalganj (IFSC HDFC0007184) and Indian Bank, Banjari Kalan (IFSC IDIB000B220). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques. ### Where are the polling centres of Manikpur? The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Manikpur: Prathamik Pathashala Manikapur. ### Which schools are there in Manikpur? There is 1 government school building on record in Manikpur: Prathamik Pathashala Manikapur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school. ### Which gram panchayats are near Manikpur? The closest gram panchayats to Manikpur, as the crow flies, are Lalganj (2.2 km), Medhra (2.5 km), Bastra Raja (3.2 km), Ranibari (4.0 km) and Bardiha (4.4 km). ### How can I complain about work in Manikpur 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 Jamalpur 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 Manikpur get land records (Khatauni)? Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Mirzapur and Tehsil Chunar, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Chunar Tehsil office. ### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Manikpur? In Manikpur, 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 Manikpur? 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 Manikpur, the Lekhpal of Chunar 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 Manikpur? For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Jamalpur 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 Jamalpur 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 Manikpur? On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Mirzapur, block Jamalpur and panchayat Manikpur 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 Jamalpur 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 Manikpur meet? The Gram Sabha of Manikpur 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 Manikpur? 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 Jamalpur 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; Manikpur is in the Chhanbey assembly constituency. ### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Manikpur Gram Panchayat? Manikpur Gram Panchayat scored 36.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 95th of 99 panchayats in Jamalpur block. ### What is the altitude of Manikpur above sea level? Manikpur is about 154 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 31 m within 2 km. ### How much rainfall does Manikpur get, and how hot does it get? On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Manikpur gets about 830 mm of rain a year, 87% 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 Manikpur? Within about 2 km of the centre of Manikpur, the land is 83% cropland, 4% tree cover, 1% built-up land and 1% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps. ## Sources - [Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps](https://github.com/datameet/maps), CC BY 2.5 IN - [Airports (OurAirports)](https://ourairports.com/data/), Public domain - [Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes](https://abp.championsofchange.gov.in/), Public government data - [NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals)](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/), Public domain (NASA) - [Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes)](https://github.com/Zoloth-Technologies/my-panchayat-project), CC BY 4.0 - [Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside](https://github.com/Zoloth-Technologies/my-panchayat-project), CC BY 4.0 - [DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point](https://www.indiapost.gov.in/vas/Pages/digipin.aspx), Open algorithm - [SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi)](https://registry.opendata.aws/terrain-tiles/), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution - [Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api)](https://github.com/razorpay/ifsc), MIT (public RBI data) - [UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up)](https://github.com/in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results - [ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200)](https://esa-worldcover.org/), CC BY 4.0 - [Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory)](https://github.com/planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India - [Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results](https://results.eci.gov.in/PcResultGenJune2024/), Public results - [Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in)](https://www.myscheme.gov.in/), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0) - [National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets](http://rchiips.org/nfhs/), Public fact sheets - [Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores](https://pai.gov.in/PS/Public/TW-GP.aspx), Public government data - [Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district)](https://censusindia.gov.in/), Public - [All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates](https://data.gov.in/catalog/all-india-pincode-directory), GODL-India - [National Panchayat Awards winners](https://panchayataward.gov.in/), Public government data - [Railway stations (datameet/railways)](https://github.com/datameet/railways), CC0 - [UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations)](https://github.com/in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls - [Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form)](https://panchayatiraj.up.nic.in/pblc_pg/Reports/PB2FormReport?ReportType=Filled&District=BALLIA), Public government report - [UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results](https://results.eci.gov.in/), Public results - [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0 - [Village boundaries with Census 2001 codes (datameet/indian_village_boundaries)](https://github.com/datameet/indian_village_boundaries), ODbL 1.0 - [Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists)](https://hi.wikipedia.org/), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts - [Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names)](https://github.com/Zoloth-Technologies/my-panchayat-project), CC BY 4.0 - [Bihar panchayat general election 2021, Mukhiya and Sarpanch results (in-rolls/local_elections_bihar)](https://github.com/in-rolls/local_elections_bihar), MIT (compilation); public election results - [UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal](https://ckan.indiadataportal.com/dataset/udise/resource/457fddf1-982f-4c85-855d-5095578accc1), ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data - [Bihar Vidhan Sabha 2025 results by constituency](https://results.eci.gov.in/ResultAcGenNov2025/), Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 - [Local Government Directory, current snapshot (ramSeraph/opendata daily mirror)](https://ramseraph.github.io/opendata/lgd/), GODL-India (mirror under Unlicense) - [LGD village boundaries (ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries)](https://github.com/ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries/releases/tag/villages), CC0 1.0 - [Rajasthan panchayat general election 2026 (structure, schedule and results)](https://sec.rajasthan.gov.in/GramPanchayatDetails.aspx), Public government data - [Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results by constituency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Rajasthan_Legislative_Assembly_election), Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0