# Karkora Gram Panchayat, Rajpura, Sambhal: Pradhan Omwati

> Karkora is a gram panchayat in Rajpura block of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 56360, PIN code 227409).
> It has one revenue village: Karkora.
> The Gram Pradhan is Omwati.
> It is in Gunnaur assembly constituency (MLA: Ramkhiladi Singh, Samajwadi Party) and Badaun Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Aditya Yadav).
> It is about 29 km south-west of Sambhal district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Babrala (16 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Karkora / करकौरा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 56360
- **Block:** Rajpura
- **Tehsil:** Gunnaur
- **District:** Sambhal
- **Division:** Moradabad Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Gunnaur
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Badaun
- **Gram Pradhan:** Omwati
- **MLA:** Ramkhiladi Singh (Samajwadi Party)
- **MP:** Aditya Yadav (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 227409, 243727
- **Coordinates:** 28.3971° N, 78.3412° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Veeri Singh

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Omwati
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Veeri Singh
- **MLA:** Ramkhiladi Singh (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ramkhiladi-singh-mla-gunnaur/
- **MP:** Aditya Yadav (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/aditya-yadav-mp-badaun/

## Villages
- Karkora (करकौरा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Karkora Gram Panchayat?
Karkora Gram Panchayat is in Rajpura block of Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Gunnaur tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Karkora Gram Panchayat?
Omwati is the Gram Pradhan of Karkora Gram Panchayat; phone 9411010195 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Karkora?
Ravi Kumar won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Karkora with 419 votes (25% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Omwati, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Karkora Gram Panchayat?
Karkora Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Karkora.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Karkora reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Karkora was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Before that: 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 Karkora?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Karkora beat the runner-up by 97 votes (5.8% of valid votes). There were 10 candidates in the race, and 1,681 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Karkora before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Karkora went to Omwati (2015). 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 Karkora in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Karkora was 80% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Karkora Gram Panchayat?
Karkora Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 4 of them women (31%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Karkora?
Veeri Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Karkora; phone 9410334308 (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 Karkora.

### Which assembly constituency does Karkora come under?
Karkora comes under the Gunnaur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Karkora?
The MLA for Gunnaur is Ramkhiladi Singh (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,23,373 votes (51.3%) and won by 29,119 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karkora in?
Karkora is in the Badaun Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Karkora?
The Member of Parliament for Badaun is Aditya Yadav (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,01,855 votes (46.0%) and won by 34,991 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Karkora Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Karkora Gram Panchayat is 56360. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Karkora?
Addresses in Karkora usually carry one of these PIN codes: 227409, 243727. The nearest post office is Purabgaon (PIN 227409), about 2.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Post-singholi Kallu, 227409.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Karkora?
The DIGIPIN for Karkora is 392-MPJ-2MPC. 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 Karkora from Sambhal?
Karkora is about 29 km south-west of Sambhal district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Rajpura block, it is about 6.9 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Karkora?
The nearest railway station to Karkora is Babrala (BBA), about 16 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bhakrauli (BHKL), 16 km; Rajghat Narora (RG), 18 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Karkora?
The nearest airport to Karkora is Moradabad Airport (MZS), about 73 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Noida International Airport (DXN), about 75 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Karkora, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Karkora is Indian Bank, Anup Shahar (IFSC IDIB000A646), roughly 16 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Birauli (IFSC IDIB000B833) and Axis Bank, Anupshahr (IFSC UTIB0005052). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Karkora?
The closest gram panchayats to Karkora, as the crow flies, are Fatehpur Sarai (1.3 km), Deep Pur Danda (1.5 km), Deopura (2.1 km), Kesarpur (2.1 km) and Haimadpur (2.7 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Karkora Gram Panchayat?
Karkora Gram Panchayat scored 60.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 7th of 67 panchayats in Rajpura block.

### What is the altitude of Karkora above sea level?
Karkora is about 187 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The land around it is almost flat, varying by only about 7 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Karkora get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Karkora gets about 830 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about -1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Karkora?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Karkora, the land is 87% cropland, 4% tree cover and 6% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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