# Sonauti Gram Panchayat, Bahadurpur, Prayagraj: Pradhan Sanjay Kumar

> Sonauti is a gram panchayat in Bahadurpur block of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 44273, PIN code 212306).
> The Gram Pradhan is Sanjay Kumar.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Sonauti
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 44273
- **Block:** Bahadurpur
- **District:** Prayagraj
- **Division:** Prayagraj Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 0
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sanjay Kumar
- **PIN code:** 212306, 221505
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rakesh Kumar

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Sanjay Kumar
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Rakesh Kumar

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block and district is Sonauti Gram Panchayat?
Sonauti Gram Panchayat is in Bahadurpur block of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Sonauti Gram Panchayat?
Sanjay Kumar is the Gram Pradhan of Sonauti Gram Panchayat; phone 9129586635 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Sonauti?
Sanjay Kumar won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Sonauti with 575 votes (29% of the valid votes).

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Sonauti reserved in the 2015 election?
In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Sonauti was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Castes) and 2010 (women). Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Sonauti before 2015?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Sonauti went to Suvaraji Devi (2010) and Bhola Nath (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 Sonauti in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Sonauti was 85% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Sonauti Gram Panchayat?
Sonauti Gram Panchayat has 10 elected ward members, 6 of them women (60%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Sonauti?
Rakesh Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Sonauti; phone 9453987310 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 2 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Sonauti.

### What is the LGD code of Sonauti Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Sonauti Gram Panchayat is 44273. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Sonauti?
Addresses in Sonauti usually carry one of these PIN codes: 212306, 221505. The nearest post office is Bhageshar (PIN 212306), about 2.0 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Jhunsi, 212306.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Sonauti?
The nearest railway station to Sonauti is Ramnathpur (RTR), about 1.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jhusi (JI), 9.9 km; Saidabad (SDC), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Sonauti?
The nearest airport to Sonauti is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 28 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 85 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Sonauti, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Sonauti is Bank of Baroda, Purabgaon, Up (IFSC BARB0PURABG), roughly 4.4 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Ramapur,up (IFSC BARB0RAMPRA) and Bank of Baroda, Sultanpur, Up (IFSC BARB0SULPRA). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### How can I complain about work in Sonauti 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 Bahadurpur 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.

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

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