# Karauda Gram Panchayat, Baghauli, Sant Kabir Nagar: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Karauda is a gram panchayat in Baghauli block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 268175, PIN code 272125).
> It has 2 villages: Devdeeh, Karauda.
> The Gram Pradhan is श्रीमती निर्मला देवी.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Karauda
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 268175
- **Block:** Baghauli
- **Tehsil:** Khalilabad
- **District:** Sant Kabir Nagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Gram Pradhan:** श्रीमती निर्मला देवी
- **PIN code:** 272125, 272199
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Kanchan Mishra

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** श्रीमती निर्मला देवी
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Kanchan Mishra

## Villages
- Devdeeh
- Karauda

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Karauda Gram Panchayat?
Karauda Gram Panchayat is in Baghauli block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Khalilabad tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Karauda Gram Panchayat?
श्रीमती निर्मला देवी is the Gram Pradhan of Karauda Gram Panchayat; phone 9670543340 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Karauda?
Ramphal won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Karauda with 475 votes (59% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names श्रीमती निर्मला देवी, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Karauda Gram Panchayat?
Karauda Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Devdeeh and Karauda.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Karauda reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Karauda was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2015 (Other Backward Class 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 Karauda?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Karauda beat the runner-up by 180 votes (22.5% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 801 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Karauda before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Karauda went to Nirmala (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 Karauda in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Karauda was 73% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Karauda Gram Panchayat?
Karauda Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 6 of them women (55%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Karauda?
Kanchan Mishra is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Karauda; phone 9873573997 (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 Karauda.

### What is the LGD code of Karauda Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Karauda Gram Panchayat is 268175. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Karauda?
Addresses in Karauda usually carry one of these PIN codes: 272125, 272199. The nearest post office is Pachpokhari (PIN 272125), about 2.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is ग्राम-करौदा पो0-बौरव्यास संत कबीर नगर, 272125.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Karauda?
The nearest railway station to Karauda is Chureb (CRV), about 9.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Khalilabad (KLD), 9.9 km; Munderwa (MND), 15 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Karauda?
The nearest airport to Karauda is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 45 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 86 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Karauda, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Karauda is AU Small Finance Bank, Khalilabad (IFSC AUBL0004945), roughly 9.7 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Khalilabad Br.,dist. Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (IFSC BARB0KHALIL) and Bandhan Bank, Sant Kabeer Nagar Branch (IFSC BDBL0002725). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Karauda Gram Panchayat?
Karauda Gram Panchayat scored 54.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 24th of 81 panchayats in Baghauli block.

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