# Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat, Belhar Kala, Sant Kabir Nagar: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Kaithawalia is a gram panchayat in Belhar Kala block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 85788, PIN code 272148).
> It has one revenue village: Kaithwalia.
> The Gram Pradhan is कमलेश्वरी.
> It is in Menhdawal assembly constituency (MLA: Anil Kumar Tripathi, Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal) and Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Laxmikant Pappu Nishad).
> It is about 29 km north-west of Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Orwara (23 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Kaithawalia / कैथवलिया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 85788
- **Block:** Belhar Kala
- **Tehsil:** Mehdawal
- **District:** Sant Kabir Nagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Menhdawal
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Sant Kabir Nagar
- **Gram Pradhan:** कमलेश्वरी
- **MLA:** Anil Kumar Tripathi (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal)
- **MP:** Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 272148
- **Coordinates:** 26.9974° N, 82.8945° E (approximate)
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Abhinav Ravi Wats

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** कमलेश्वरी
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Abhinav Ravi Wats
- **MLA:** Anil Kumar Tripathi (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal), https://zoloth.com/leaders/anil-kumar-tripathi-mla-menhdawal/
- **MP:** Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/laxmikant-pappu-nishad-mp-sant-kabir-nagar/

## Villages
- Kaithwalia (कैथवलिया)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat?
Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat is in Belhar Kala block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Mehdawal tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat?
कमलेश्वरी is the Gram Pradhan of Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat; phone 9550557440 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kaithawalia?
Kamleshwaris won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kaithawalia with 497 votes (30% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names कमलेश्वरी, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

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

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Kaithawalia reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kaithawalia was unreserved, so anyone could stand. 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 Kaithawalia?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kaithawalia beat the runner-up by 161 votes (9.6% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 1,672 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Kaithawalia before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kaithawalia went to Kamleshwaris (2015), Haripratap Singh (2010) and Haripratap Singh (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 Kaithawalia in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Kaithawalia was 61% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat?
Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women (40%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Kaithawalia?
Abhinav Ravi Wats is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Kaithawalia; phone 8004236607 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 10 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Kaithawalia.

### Which assembly constituency does Kaithawalia come under?
Kaithawalia comes under the Menhdawal Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Kaithawalia?
The MLA for Menhdawal is Anil Kumar Tripathi (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 89,984 votes (37.4%) and won by 5,834 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kaithawalia in?
Kaithawalia is in the Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Kaithawalia?
The Member of Parliament for Sant Kabir Nagar is Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,98,695 votes (45.7%) and won by 92,170 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat is 85788. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Kaithawalia?
The PIN code for Kaithawalia is usually 272148. The nearest post office is Pipra Pratham (PIN 272148), about 4.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is ग्र्राम व पोस्ट-कैथवलिया, स0क0न0, 272148.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Kaithawalia?
The DIGIPIN for Kaithawalia is 2J9-3T9-5PP3. 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 Kaithawalia from Sant Kabir Nagar?
Kaithawalia is about 29 km north-west of Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Belhar Kala block, it is about 11 km north-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Kaithawalia?
The nearest railway station to Kaithawalia is Orwara (ORW), about 23 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Basti (BST), 24 km; Govindnagar (GOVR), 24 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Kaithawalia?
The nearest airport to Kaithawalia is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 62 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 78 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Kaithawalia, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kaithawalia is Punjab National Bank, Rudhauli Kalan (IFSC PUNB0851600), roughly 10.0 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Rudhauli (IFSC SBIN0002604) and Union Bank of India, Rudhauli (IFSC UBIN0571334). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Kaithawalia?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Kaithawalia: Ju Ha Skul Kaithavaliya.

### Which gram panchayats are near Kaithawalia?
The closest gram panchayats to Kaithawalia, as the crow flies, are Chhapia (0.6 km), Mahuar (1.2 km), Gangaura (2.6 km), Dandwa Tiwari (2.8 km) and Belwa Sengar (2.9 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat?
Kaithawalia Gram Panchayat scored 54.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 52nd of 66 panchayats in Belhar Kala block.

### What is the altitude of Kaithawalia above sea level?
Kaithawalia is about 86 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 13 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Kaithawalia get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kaithawalia gets about 1,090 mm of rain a year, 86% 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 Kaithawalia?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kaithawalia, the land is 91% cropland, 7% tree cover and 1% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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