# Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat, Semariyawan, Sant Kabir Nagar: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Saurha Singhorwa is a gram panchayat in Semariyawan block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 86308, PIN code 272193).
> It has 2 villages: Singhorwa Deegar, Sorha Singorwa.
> The Gram Pradhan is सावित्री.
> It is in Khalilabad assembly constituency (MLA: Ankur Tiwari, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Sant Kabir Nagar Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Laxmikant Pappu Nishad).
> It is about 12 km west of Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Chureb (5.2 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Saurha Singhorwa / सौरहा सिहोरवा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 86308
- **Block:** Semariyawan
- **Tehsil:** Khalilabad
- **District:** Sant Kabir Nagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Khalilabad
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Sant Kabir Nagar
- **Gram Pradhan:** सावित्री
- **MLA:** Ankur Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party)
- **PIN code:** 272193, 228125
- **Coordinates:** 26.8170° N, 82.9431° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Post Offices:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Aswani Kumar Gautam

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** सावित्री
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Aswani Kumar Gautam
- **MLA:** Ankur Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ankur-tiwari-mla-khalilabad/
- **MP:** Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/laxmikant-pappu-nishad-mp-sant-kabir-nagar/

## Villages
- Singhorwa Deegar
- Sorha Singorwa (सौरहा सिहोरवा)

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat?
सावित्री is the Gram Pradhan of Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat; phone 9918644696 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Saurha Singhorwa?
Faiyaz Hussain won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Saurha Singhorwa with 478 votes (31% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names सावित्री, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat?
Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Singhorwa Deegar and Sorha Singorwa.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Saurha Singhorwa reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Saurha Singhorwa was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Classes), 2010 (unreserved) and 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Saurha Singhorwa beat the runner-up by 12 votes (0.8% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 1,547 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Saurha Singhorwa before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Saurha Singhorwa went to Savitri (2015), Dudhram (2010) and Mo 0 Haddish (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 Saurha Singhorwa in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Saurha Singhorwa was 68% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat?
Saurha Singhorwa 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
Aswani Kumar Gautam is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Saurha Singhorwa; phone 9936821234 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 26 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Saurha Singhorwa.

### Which assembly constituency does Saurha Singhorwa come under?
Saurha Singhorwa comes under the Khalilabad Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Saurha Singhorwa?
The MLA for Khalilabad is Ankur Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 75,833 votes (30.4%) and won by 13,130 votes.

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

### Who is the MP of Saurha Singhorwa?
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 Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat is 86308. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Saurha Singhorwa?
Addresses in Saurha Singhorwa usually carry one of these PIN codes: 272193, 228125. The nearest post office is Chaukhara (PIN 272193), about 1.3 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is ग्रा0 सौरहा सिंहोरवा पो0 रजापुर सरैया जनपद - सन्त कबीर नगर, 272193.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Saurha Singhorwa?
The DIGIPIN for Saurha Singhorwa is 2J9-PCJ-J8JC. 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 Saurha Singhorwa from Sant Kabir Nagar?
Saurha Singhorwa is about 12 km west of Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Semariyawan block, it is about 3.5 km south-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Saurha Singhorwa?
The nearest railway station to Saurha Singhorwa is Chureb (CRV), about 5.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Munderwa (MND), 6.0 km; Orwara (ORW), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Saurha Singhorwa?
The nearest airport to Saurha Singhorwa is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 51 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 Saurha Singhorwa, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Saurha Singhorwa is Indian Bank, Babhni Chauraha (IFSC IDIB000B151), roughly 10 km away. Other branches nearby: Indian Bank, Lohrooli (IFSC IDIB000L550) and State Bank of India, Jiwdhara, Sant Kabir Nagar (IFSC SBIN0017004). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Saurha Singhorwa?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Saurha Singhorwa: Kanya Prathamik Pathashala Sauraha Sinhorava.

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Saurha Singhorwa?
The closest gram panchayats to Saurha Singhorwa, as the crow flies, are Rajapur Sarraiya (0.7 km), Bhelwasi (1.1 km), Umila (1.4 km), Chaie Kalan (1.9 km) and Budha Kalan (2.1 km).

### How can I complain about work in Saurha Singhorwa 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 Semariyawan 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 Saurha Singhorwa 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
In Saurha Singhorwa, 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
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 Saurha Singhorwa, 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Semariyawan 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 Semariyawan 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Sant Kabir Nagar, block Semariyawan and panchayat Saurha Singhorwa 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 Semariyawan 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 Saurha Singhorwa meet?
The Gram Sabha of Saurha Singhorwa 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
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 Semariyawan 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; Saurha Singhorwa is in the Khalilabad assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat?
Saurha Singhorwa Gram Panchayat scored 40.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 69th of 100 panchayats in Semariyawan block.

### What is the altitude of Saurha Singhorwa above sea level?
Saurha Singhorwa is about 88 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 11 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Saurha Singhorwa get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Saurha Singhorwa 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 Saurha Singhorwa?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Saurha Singhorwa, the land is 86% cropland, 9% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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