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Ghanghata is a tehsil in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, with 245 gram panchayats and 575 villages (LGD code 943).
About Ghanghata Tehsil
Ghanghata is a tehsil (sub-district) of Sant Kabir Nagar 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: 943.
Ghanghata tehsil has 575 revenue villages in 245 gram panchayats, which belong to the Nath Nagar, Hainsar Bazar and Pauli development blocks.
Ghanghata at a glance
| Name | Ghanghata |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 943 |
| District | Sant Kabir Nagar |
| Division | Basti Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 245 |
| Villages | 575 |
| Coordinates | 26.5849° N, 83.0242° E |
| Census 2011 code | 943 |
Ghanghata 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.
Ghanghata Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Ghanghata Tehsil has 245 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Ghanghata
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Sant Kabir Nagar district, which Ghanghata is part of:
| Rural population | 15,86,652 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,37,921 |
| Rural literacy rate | 66.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 977 |
| Rural SC population share | 22.3% |
| Rural work participation | 31.6% |
Work and livelihood
Sant Kabir Nagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Brassware. If you work in this trade in Ghanghata, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Administration
In Ghanghata 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 Ghanghata
The Tehsils closest to Ghanghata, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahjanwa | Gorakhpur | 17 km | south-east |
| Allapur | Ambedkar Nagar | 21 km | south |
| Khajni | Gorakhpur | 25 km | south-east |
| Khalilabad | Sant Kabir Nagar | 26 km | north |
| Gorakhpur | Gorakhpur | 26 km | east |
| Campierganj | Gorakhpur | 29 km | north-east |
Other Tehsils in Sant Kabir Nagar
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 Ghanghata 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 Sant Kabir Nagar, Tehsil Ghanghata 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.
Ghanghata Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Ghanghata Tehsil in?
Ghanghata Tehsil is in Sant Kabir Nagar district (Basti Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Ghanghata Tehsil?
There are 245 gram panchayats in Ghanghata Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Ghanghata Tehsil?
Ghanghata Tehsil has 575 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Ghanghata Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar / SDM heads Ghanghata 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 Ghanghata Tehsil?
The gram panchayats of Ghanghata Tehsil are spread over 3 development blocks: Nath Nagar, Hainsar Bazar and Pauli.
Which assembly constituencies cover Ghanghata Tehsil?
Ghanghata Tehsil is spread over 8 assembly constituencies: Katehari, Alapur, Mahadewa, Menhdawal, Khalilabad, Dhanghata, Sahajanwa and Chauri-Chaura.
Who are the MLAs of Ghanghata Tehsil?
The MLAs for Ghanghata Tehsil (2022 election) are Katehari: Lalji Verma (Samajwadi Party); Alapur: Tribhuwan Dutt (Samajwadi Party); Mahadewa: Dudhram (Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party); Menhdawal: Anil Kumar Tripathi (Nirbal Indian Shoshit Hamara Aam Dal); Khalilabad: Ankur Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party); Dhanghata: Ganesh Chandra (Bharatiya Janata Party); Sahajanwa: Pradeep Shukla (Bharatiya Janata Party); Chauri-Chaura: Sarvan Kumar Nishad (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Ghanghata Tehsil?
Ghanghata Tehsil falls in 5 Lok Sabha constituencies: Sant Kabir Nagar: Laxmikant Pappu Nishad (Samajwadi Party); Basti: Ram Prasad Chaudhary (Samajwadi Party); Ambedkar Nagar: Lalji Verma (Samajwadi Party); Gorakhpur: Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan (Bharatiya Janata Party); Bansgaon: Kamlesh Paswan (Bharatiya Janata Party).
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How can I check land records (Khatauni) of Ghanghata Tehsil?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Sant Kabir Nagar and Tehsil Ghanghata, 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 Ghanghata Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case in Ghanghata Tehsil?
Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases from Ghanghata 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 Ghanghata 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 Ghanghata Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Ghanghata Tehsil from Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters?
The centre of Ghanghata Tehsil is about 22 km south of Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Ghanghata Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Ghanghata Tehsil is Khalilabad (KLD), about 21 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Maghar (MHH), 21 km; Chureb (CRV), 22 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Ghanghata Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Ghanghata Tehsil is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 46 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 87 km away.
Which tehsils are near Ghanghata Tehsil?
Neighbouring tehsils of Ghanghata Tehsil: Sahjanwa (17 km), Allapur (21 km), Khajni (25 km), Khalilabad (26 km) and Gorakhpur (26 km).
Data sources and updates
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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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