# Rarua Gram Panchayat, Banda, Shahjahanpur: Pradhan Nisha Devi

> Rarua is a gram panchayat in Banda block of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 86871, PIN code 242405).
> It has 4 villages: Birhana Khurd, Khiria J.Singhapur, Kuwandanda, Rarua.
> The Gram Pradhan is Nisha Devi.
> It is in Powayan assembly constituency (MLA: Chetram, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Arun Kumar Sagar).
> It is about 28 km north-east of Shahjahanpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Vazeerpur Halt (17 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Rarua / ररूआ
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 86871
- **Block:** Banda
- **Tehsil:** Powayan
- **District:** Shahjahanpur
- **Division:** Bareilly Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Powayan
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Shahjahanpur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Nisha Devi
- **MLA:** Chetram (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 242405, 262202
- **Coordinates:** 28.1914° N, 80.0253° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 2
- **Polling Centres:** 2
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Vinod Kumar

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Nisha Devi
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Vinod Kumar
- **MLA:** Chetram (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/chetram-mla-powayan/
- **MP:** Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/arun-kumar-sagar-mp-shahjahanpur/

## Villages
- Birhana Khurd
- Khiria J.Singhapur
- Kuwandanda
- Rarua (ररूआ)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Rarua Gram Panchayat?
Rarua Gram Panchayat is in Banda block of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Powayan tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Rarua Gram Panchayat?
Nisha Devi is the Gram Pradhan of Rarua Gram Panchayat; phone 9935347325 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Rarua?
Nisha Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Rarua with 765 votes (33% of the valid votes).

### How many villages are there in Rarua Gram Panchayat?
Rarua Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Birhana Khurd, Khiria J.Singhapur, Kuwandanda and Rarua.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Rarua reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Rarua was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (women) and 2015 (Other Backward Classes). 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 Rarua?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Rarua beat the runner-up by 212 votes (9.2% of valid votes). There were 8 candidates in the race, and 2,305 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Rarua before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Rarua went to Nisha Devi (2015) and Hajra Banu (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 Rarua in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Rarua was 76% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Rarua Gram Panchayat?
Rarua 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 Rarua?
Vinod Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Rarua; phone 9127659517 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 4 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Rarua.

### Which assembly constituency does Rarua come under?
Rarua comes under the Powayan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Rarua?
The MLA for Powayan is Chetram (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,29,636 votes (55.7%) and won by 51,626 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Rarua in?
Rarua is in the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Rarua?
The Member of Parliament for Shahjahanpur is Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,92,718 votes (47.5%) and won by 55,379 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Rarua Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Rarua Gram Panchayat is 86871. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Rarua?
Addresses in Rarua usually carry one of these PIN codes: 242405, 262202. The nearest post office is Chandpur (PIN 242405), about 8.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Panchayat Raruva Vikas Khand Banda, 242405.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Rarua?
The DIGIPIN for Rarua is 384-32F-L6CP. 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 Rarua from Shahjahanpur?
Rarua is about 28 km north-east of Shahjahanpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Banda block, it is about 3.9 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Rarua?
The nearest railway station to Rarua is Vazeerpur Halt (VZPH), about 17 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Zindpura (ZNP), 17 km; Nigohi (NOH), 18 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Rarua?
The nearest airport to Rarua is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 62 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 108 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Rarua, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Rarua is Punjab & Sind Bank, Paipura (IFSC PSIB0000506), roughly 14 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Bisalpur, Dist Pilibhit (IFSC BARB0BISALP) and Bank of Baroda, Madhwapur, Up (IFSC BARB0MADHAW). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Rarua?
The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Rarua: Rarua Juniyar Haiskul Skul and Rarua Prathamik Pathashala.

### Which schools are there in Rarua?
There are 2 government school buildings on record in Rarua: Rarua Juniyar Haiskul Skul and Rarua Prathamik Pathashala. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Rarua?
The closest gram panchayats to Rarua, as the crow flies, are Tindua Nagriya (3.5 km), Balemau (3.9 km), Sisaura Sisauri (3.9 km), Dhaka Ghanshyampur (4.1 km) and Kaith Bhagautipur (4.3 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Rarua Gram Panchayat?
Rarua Gram Panchayat scored 56.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 34th of 80 panchayats in Banda block.

### What is the altitude of Rarua above sea level?
Rarua is about 166 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 Rarua get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Rarua gets about 1,270 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Rarua?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Rarua, the land is 92% cropland, 5% tree cover, 2% built-up land and 1% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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