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Badhwa Gram Panchayat

बधवां · Uttar Pradesh › Mirzapur › Majhawa

Villages
1
PIN code
221109
Assembly Constituency
Majhawan
Gram Pradhan
Chanda Devi

Quick answer

Badhwa is a gram panchayat in Majhawa block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 79687, PIN code 221109). It has one revenue village: Badhawa. The Gram Pradhan is Chanda Devi. It is in Majhawan assembly constituency (MLA: Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind, Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal) and Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anupriya Patel). It is about 24 km east of Mirzapur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Baherwa Halt (3.3 km).

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Badhwa Gram Panchayat

Badhwa (बधवां) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Majhawa block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through Mirzapur tehsil, and the district is part of the Mirzapur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 79687.

Badhawa is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.

Badhwa is about 24 km east of Mirzapur headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 6.1 km east of the middle of Majhawa block. The nearest railway station is Baherwa Halt, about 3.3 km away.

Badhwa is one of 40 gram panchayats in Majhawa block and 809 in Mirzapur district. For elections, Badhwa falls in the Majhawan Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Mirzapur tehsil.

Badhwa at a glance

NameBadhwa / बधवां
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code79687
BlockMajhawa
TehsilMirzapur
DistrictMirzapur
DivisionMirzapur Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyMajhawan
Lok Sabha ConstituencyMirzapur
Gram PradhanChanda Devi
MLADr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal)
MPAnupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal))
PIN code221109, 231314
Coordinates25.2225° N, 82.7931° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretarySantosh Singh

Map of Badhwa

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Badhwa LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2JP-4J6-K5LL. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Villages in Badhwa Gram Panchayat

Badhwa Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Badhawaबधवां211351

Population of Badhwa

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Mirzapur district, which Badhwa is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population21,49,403
Rural households3,39,323
Rural literacy rate67.3%
Rural sex ratio907
Rural SC population share28.5%
Rural work participation35.8%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Mirzapur district, where Badhwa is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorMirzapur
Women who are literate70.9%
Women with 10+ years of schooling43.8%
Institutional births91.1%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated68.3%
Children under 5 who are stunted43.4%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic42.1%
Households using clean cooking fuel42.5%
Households with improved sanitation72.3%
Households with electricity92.7%
Households with health insurance15.0%
Households with improved drinking water96.9%

Work and livelihood

Mirzapur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Carpets. If you work in this trade in Badhwa, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Badhwa mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Badhwa Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Majhawa block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.

Key offices for residents of Badhwa
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBadhwaDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Badhwa / MajhawaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalMirzapur TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)MajhawaRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)MajhawaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMMirzapurCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)MirzapurOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)MirzapurOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Badhwa Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Badhwa is Chanda Devi. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.

MLA, Majhawan

Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind

Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal2022 general election
PartyNirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received1,03,064
Vote share42.2%
Winning margin33,973
Runner-upRohit Shukla

Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10

MP, Mirzapur

Anupriya Patel

Apna Dal (Soneylal)2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyApna Dal (Soneylal)
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,71,631
Vote share42.7%
Winning margin37,810
Runner-upRamesh Chand Bind

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.

Badhwa Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Badhwa is Chanda Devi; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Santosh Singh.

Gram PradhanChanda Devi81818 33132
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Santosh Singh94518 67314
Postal addressJamua Bajar, 221109

The panchayat has 14 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Badhwa before you go.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Badhwa

Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.

Women among ward members
36%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 14 ward members of Badhwa are women (36%, slightly behind the block's 40%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates stood for Pradhan in Badhwa, a seat reserved for Other Backward Classes. Vijay won with 59% of the votes, 611 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Other Backward ClassesVijay59%, won by 611 votes
2015UnreservedNanda Devi61%
2010Scheduled CastesMahendra Kumar–
2005WomenMalti Devi–

Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.

Polling booths (polling centres) in Badhwa

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Badhwa. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.

Name
Juniyar Haiskul Skul Badhavan
जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल बधवाँ

If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.

How Badhwa scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
66.3/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

With a score of 66.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Badhwa is among the top 10% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh and ranks 8th of 40 in Majhawa block. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods85.2
Healthy panchayat74.4
Child-friendly panchayat50.8
Water-sufficient panchayat61.5
Clean and green panchayat62.1
Self-sufficient infrastructure62.8
Socially just and secured77.4
Good governance73.4
Women-friendly panchayat56.3

Badhwa does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (85.2) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (50.8). That 34-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Majhawa block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Badhwa

Government school buildings we found in Badhwa (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Juniyar Haiskul Skul Badhavan
जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल बधवाँ
Junior high school

Children aged 6 to 14 in Badhwa can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Badhwa

If someone in Badhwa needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Mirzapur and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Badhwa

The PIN code for Badhwa is most likely 221109, served by Jayapur SO Varanasi Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
Jayapur SO VaranasiPost Office2211093.0 km
NigatpurPost Office2313143.7 km
BasantpurPost Office2214054.1 km

Bank branches near Badhwa

These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Bank of BarodaDlw Varanasi BranchBARB0DLWVAR2.6 km
ICICI BankDlw VaranasiICIC00035122.6 km
Indusind BankKakkarmattaINDB00004932.6 km
Indian Overseas BankKanchanpurIOBA00034652.6 km
State Bank of IndiaDlw VaranasiSBIN00018682.6 km

See all bank branches in Majhawa block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Badhwa

Baherwa Halt railway station (3.3 km) is the closest railhead for Badhwa. If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Mirzapur district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 26 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Mirzapur headquartersDistrict24 kmeast
Majhawa block (centre)Block6.1 kmeast
Baherwa Halt (BRWH)Railway Station3.3 kmnorth
Nigatpur (NTU)Railway Station4.7 kmnorth-west
Raja Talab (RTB)Railway Station7.4 kmnorth-east
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport26 kmnorth
Prayagraj AirportAirport109 kmwest

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Badhwa is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
2.6 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
3.3 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 2.6 km away, closer than the Majhawa block average of 3.2 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation

A railway station is only about 3.3 km away (Baherwa Halt). The nearest post office is about 3.0 km away, farther than the block average of 2.1 km.

Places near Badhwa

These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Badhwa (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Gram PanchayatBlockDistanceDirection
AahiMajhawa0.0 kmnorth
DunaiMajhawa0.6 kmnorth-east
JamuaMajhawa1.4 kmnorth-east
GotawanMajhawa1.7 kmsouth-east
NarayanpurMajhawa2.2 kmnorth
KalyanpurMajhawa2.7 kmnorth-west
VyaspurMajhawa2.7 kmnorth-west
GorahiMajhawa2.9 kmnorth-east

Other Gram Panchayats in Majhawa

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Badhwa or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
  2. Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to Mirzapur Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Mirzapur, Tehsil Mirzapur and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Majhawa block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Majhawa Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at Badhwa gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Majhawa block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Government schemes for residents of Badhwa

Households in Badhwa can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Majhawa block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Majhawa block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Majhawa block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Majhawa block office

Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Majhawa block office

Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Majhawa block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Terrain and climate of Badhwa

Elevation
85 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
827 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Badhwa sits about 85 metres above sea level, noticeably lower than the Mirzapur district average of 122 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Badhwa gets roughly 830 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 14 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.

Land cover around Badhwa

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 74%
  • Tree cover 18%
  • Built-up land 5.5%
  • Grass and scrub 2.1%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 74% of the land within roughly 2 km of Badhwa under crops, 6% built up and 18% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Badhwa Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Badhwa Gram Panchayat?

Badhwa Gram Panchayat is in Majhawa block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Mirzapur tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Badhwa Gram Panchayat?

Chanda Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Badhwa Gram Panchayat; phone 8181833132 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Badhwa?

Vijay won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Badhwa with 872 votes (59% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Chanda Devi, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Badhwa Gram Panchayat?

Badhwa Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Badhawa.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Badhwa reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Badhwa was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (Scheduled Castes) and 2015 (unreserved). 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 Badhwa?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Badhwa beat the runner-up by 611 votes (41.1% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 1,486 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Badhwa before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Badhwa went to Nanda Devi (2015), Mahendra Kumar (2010) and Malti Devi (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 Badhwa in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Badhwa was 60% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Badhwa Gram Panchayat?

Badhwa Gram Panchayat has 14 elected ward members, 5 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Badhwa?

Santosh Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Badhwa; phone 9451867314 (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 Badhwa.

Which assembly constituency does Badhwa come under?

Badhwa comes under the Majhawan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Badhwa?

The MLA for Majhawan is Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,03,064 votes (42.2%) and won by 33,973 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Badhwa in?

Badhwa is in the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Badhwa?

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 Badhwa Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Badhwa Gram Panchayat is 79687. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Badhwa?

Addresses in Badhwa usually carry one of these PIN codes: 221109, 231314. The nearest post office is Jayapur SO Varanasi (PIN 221109), about 3.0 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Jamua Bajar, 221109.

What is the DIGIPIN of Badhwa?

The DIGIPIN for Badhwa is 2JP-4J6-K5LL. 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 Badhwa from Mirzapur?

Badhwa is about 24 km east of Mirzapur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Majhawa block, it is about 6.1 km east.

Which is the nearest railway station to Badhwa?

The nearest railway station to Badhwa is Baherwa Halt (BRWH), about 3.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Nigatpur (NTU), 4.7 km; Raja Talab (RTB), 7.4 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Badhwa?

The nearest airport to Badhwa is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 26 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 109 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Badhwa, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Badhwa is Bank of Baroda, Dlw Varanasi Branch (IFSC BARB0DLWVAR), roughly 2.6 km away. Other branches nearby: ICICI Bank, Dlw Varanasi (IFSC ICIC0003512) and Indusind Bank, Kakkarmatta (IFSC INDB0000493). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Badhwa?

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Badhwa: Juniyar Haiskul Skul Badhavan.

Which schools are there in Badhwa?

There is 1 government school building on record in Badhwa: Juniyar Haiskul Skul Badhavan. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Badhwa?

The closest gram panchayats to Badhwa, as the crow flies, are Aahi (0.0 km), Dunai (0.6 km), Jamua (1.4 km), Gotawan (1.7 km) and Narayanpur (2.2 km).

How can I complain about work in Badhwa 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 Majhawa 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 Badhwa get land records (Khatauni)?

Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Mirzapur and Tehsil Mirzapur, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Mirzapur Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Badhwa?

In Badhwa, 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 Badhwa?

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 Badhwa, the Lekhpal of Mirzapur 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 Badhwa?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Majhawa 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 Majhawa 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 Badhwa?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Mirzapur, block Majhawa and panchayat Badhwa 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 Majhawa 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 Badhwa meet?

The Gram Sabha of Badhwa 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 Badhwa?

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 Majhawa 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; Badhwa is in the Majhawan assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Badhwa Gram Panchayat?

Badhwa Gram Panchayat scored 66.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 8th of 40 panchayats in Majhawa block.

What is the altitude of Badhwa above sea level?

Badhwa is about 85 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 14 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Badhwa get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Badhwa 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 Badhwa?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Badhwa, the land is 74% cropland, 18% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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