Quick answer
Koraon is a tehsil in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, with 139 gram panchayats and 278 villages (LGD code 895).
About Koraon Tehsil
Koraon is a tehsil (sub-district) of Prayagraj district in Uttar Pradesh. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Khatauni), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 895.
Koraon tehsil has 278 revenue villages in 139 gram panchayats, which belong to the Koraon, Manda, Meja and Uruwan development blocks.
Koraon at a glance
| Name | Koraon |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 895 |
| District | Prayagraj |
| Division | Prayagraj Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 139 |
| Villages | 278 |
| Coordinates | 24.9766° N, 82.0501° E |
| Census 2011 code | 895 |
Koraon Tehsil LGD code
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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.
Koraon Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Koraon Tehsil has 139 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Koraon
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Prayagraj district, which Koraon is part of:
| Rural population | 44,81,518 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 7,21,011 |
| Rural literacy rate | 68.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 914 |
| Rural SC population share | 24.7% |
| Rural work participation | 36.2% |
Work and livelihood
Prayagraj district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Moonj products. If you work in this trade in Koraon, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Administration
In Koraon Tehsil, the Tehsildar / SDM runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) and the Lekhpal keep land records at village level. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Places near Koraon
The Tehsils closest to Koraon, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meja | Prayagraj | 23 km | north |
| Lalganj | Mirzapur | 31 km | east |
| Karchhana | Prayagraj | 32 km | north |
| Bara | Prayagraj | 44 km | north-west |
| Handia | Prayagraj | 51 km | north |
| Gyanpur | Bhadohi | 53 km | north-east |
Other Tehsils in Prayagraj
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- 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.
- The application goes to Koraon Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- 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)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Prayagraj, Tehsil Koraon and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- 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).
Birth and death certificates
- 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.
- 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.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. 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.
Koraon Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Koraon Tehsil in?
Koraon Tehsil is in Prayagraj district (Prayagraj Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Koraon Tehsil?
There are 139 gram panchayats in Koraon Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Koraon Tehsil?
Koraon Tehsil has 278 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Koraon Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar / SDM heads Koraon tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Lekhpal keeps the land records for each village. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can take a complaint straight to the officers.
Which blocks fall in Koraon Tehsil?
Which assembly constituencies cover Koraon Tehsil?
Who are the MLAs of Koraon Tehsil?
The MLAs for Koraon Tehsil (2022 election) are Meja: Sandeep Singh (Samajwadi Party); Karachhana: Piyush Ranjan Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party); Bara: Vachaspati (Apna Dal (Soneylal)); Koraon: Raj Mani (Bharatiya Janata Party); Chhanbey: Rahul Prakash Kol (Apna Dal (Soneylal)); Marihan: Rama Shankar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Koraon Tehsil?
Koraon Tehsil falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Allahabad: Ujjwal Raman Singh (Indian National Congress); Mirzapur: Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)).
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How can I check land records (Khatauni) of Koraon Tehsil?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Prayagraj and Tehsil Koraon, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Koraon Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Koraon Tehsil?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Koraon Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Koraon Tehsil?
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. The application goes to Koraon Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Koraon Tehsil from Prayagraj district headquarters?
The centre of Koraon Tehsil is about 56 km south of Prayagraj district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Koraon Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Koraon Tehsil is Unchdih (UND), about 27 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Meja Road (MJA), 28 km; Manda Road (MNF), 28 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Koraon Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Koraon Tehsil is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 61 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 97 km away.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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