# Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat, Rajgarh, Mirzapur: Pradhan Kamalawati

> Dara Nagar is a gram panchayat in Rajgarh block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 80003, PIN code 231210).
> It has 5 villages: Bharko, Dara Nagar, Kusmahawa, Lahas, Udaipur.
> The Gram Pradhan is Kamalawati.
> It is in Marihan assembly constituency (MLA: Rama Shankar Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anupriya Patel).
> It is about 33 km south-east of Mirzapur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Lusa (13 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Dara Nagar / दारा नगर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 80003
- **Block:** Rajgarh
- **Tehsil:** Marihan
- **District:** Mirzapur
- **Division:** Mirzapur Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Marihan
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Mirzapur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Kamalawati
- **MLA:** Rama Shankar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal))
- **PIN code:** 231210
- **Coordinates:** 24.8942° N, 82.7200° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Bhartendu Rav

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Kamalawati
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Bhartendu Rav
- **MLA:** Rama Shankar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/rama-shankar-singh-mla-marihan/
- **MP:** Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/anupriya-patel-mp-mirzapur/

## Villages
- Bharko
- Dara Nagar (दारा नगर)
- Kusmahawa
- Lahas
- Udaipur

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat?
Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat is in Rajgarh block of Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Marihan tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat?
Kamalawati is the Gram Pradhan of Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat; phone 9450313490 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Dara Nagar?
Shonu won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Dara Nagar with 717 votes (45% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Kamalawati, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat?
Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Bharko, Dara Nagar, Kusmahawa, Lahas and Udaipur.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Dara Nagar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Dara Nagar was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (unreserved) and 2015 (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 Dara Nagar?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Dara Nagar beat the runner-up by 51 votes (3.2% of valid votes). There were 10 candidates in the race, and 1,582 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Dara Nagar before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Dara Nagar went to Kamalawati (2015), Radharaman (2010) and Raamagna (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 Dara Nagar in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Dara Nagar was 81% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat?
Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 7 of them women (54%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Dara Nagar?
Bhartendu Rav is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Dara Nagar; phone 9455107647 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 8 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Dara Nagar.

### Which assembly constituency does Dara Nagar come under?
Dara Nagar comes under the Marihan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Dara Nagar?
The MLA for Marihan is Rama Shankar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,05,260 votes (44.6%) and won by 62,849 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dara Nagar in?
Dara Nagar is in the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Dara Nagar?
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 Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat is 80003. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Dara Nagar?
The PIN code for Dara Nagar is usually 231210. The nearest post office is Marihan (PIN 231210), about 3.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Daranagar Jamui Mirzapur, 231210.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Dara Nagar?
The DIGIPIN for Dara Nagar is 2K9-FP9-8F67. 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 Dara Nagar from Mirzapur?
Dara Nagar is about 33 km south-east of Mirzapur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Rajgarh block, it is about 13 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Dara Nagar?
The nearest railway station to Dara Nagar is Lusa (LUSA), about 13 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Saktesgarh (SKGH), 16 km; Dagmagpur (DAP), 24 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Dara Nagar?
The nearest airport to Dara Nagar is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 64 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 116 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Dara Nagar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dara Nagar is HDFC Bank, Ghorawal (IFSC HDFC0009140), roughly 17 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Kharuwan (IFSC IDIB000K697) and Indian Bank, Kone (IFSC IDIB000K786). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Dara Nagar?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Dara Nagar: Prathamik Pathashala Daranagar.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Dara Nagar?
The closest gram panchayats to Dara Nagar, as the crow flies, are Jamui (2.0 km), Jamui (2.0 km), Kundruph (2.2 km), Rampur 33 (2.2 km) and Khutari (3.0 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat?
Dara Nagar Gram Panchayat scored 51.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 51st of 83 panchayats in Rajgarh block.

### What is the altitude of Dara Nagar above sea level?
Dara Nagar is about 253 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 21 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Dara Nagar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Dara Nagar gets about 850 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 Dara Nagar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Dara Nagar, the land is 88% cropland and 11% tree cover, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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