# Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat, Powayan, Shahjahanpur: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Mahmadpur Saijniya is a gram panchayat in Powayan block of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 87431, PIN code 262804).
> It has one revenue village: Mahmadpur Saijania.
> The Gram Pradhan is Indrawati.
> It is in Powayan assembly constituency (MLA: Chetram, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Arun Kumar Sagar).
> It is about 39 km east of Shahjahanpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Banke Ganj (21 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Mahmadpur Saijniya / महमदपुर सैंजनिया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 87431
- **Block:** Powayan
- **Tehsil:** Powayan
- **District:** Shahjahanpur
- **Division:** Bareilly Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Powayan
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Shahjahanpur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Indrawati
- **MLA:** Chetram (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Arun Kumar Sagar (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 262804, 273163
- **Coordinates:** 28.0953° N, 80.2133° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nagendra Singh

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Indrawati
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Nagendra Singh
- **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
- Mahmadpur Saijania (महमदपुर सैंजनिया)

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat?
Indrawati is the Gram Pradhan of Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat; phone 7523842497 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Mahmadpur Saijniya?
Shankutal Devi won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Mahmadpur Saijniya with 589 votes (49% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Indrawati, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat?
Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Mahmadpur Saijania.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Mahmadpur Saijniya reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Mahmadpur Saijniya was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Scheduled Caste women), 2010 (women) and 2015 (Scheduled Caste 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 Mahmadpur Saijniya?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Mahmadpur Saijniya beat the runner-up by 109 votes (9.0% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 1,210 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Mahmadpur Saijniya before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Mahmadpur Saijniya went to Indravati (2015), Manjit Kaur (2010) and Shakuntala Devi (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 Mahmadpur Saijniya in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Mahmadpur Saijniya was 51% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat?
Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 6 of them women (46%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Mahmadpur Saijniya?
Nagendra Singh is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Mahmadpur Saijniya; phone 8687805514 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 6 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Mahmadpur Saijniya.

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

### Who is the MLA of Mahmadpur Saijniya?
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 Mahmadpur Saijniya in?
Mahmadpur Saijniya is in the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Mahmadpur Saijniya?
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 Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat is 87431. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Mahmadpur Saijniya?
Addresses in Mahmadpur Saijniya usually carry one of these PIN codes: 262804, 273163. The nearest post office is Lauki Khera (PIN 262804), about 6.2 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Gram Panchyat Mahmadpue Saijaniya Vikas Khand Powayan, 262804.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Mahmadpur Saijniya?
The DIGIPIN for Mahmadpur Saijniya is 384-2TM-P395. 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 Mahmadpur Saijniya from Shahjahanpur?
Mahmadpur Saijniya is about 39 km east of Shahjahanpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Powayan block, it is about 4.3 km north-east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Mahmadpur Saijniya?
The nearest railway station to Mahmadpur Saijniya is Banke Ganj (BNKJ), about 21 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Mailani (MLN), 25 km; Gola Gokaranath (GK), 26 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Mahmadpur Saijniya?
The nearest airport to Mahmadpur Saijniya is Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), about 83 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 127 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Mahmadpur Saijniya, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Mahmadpur Saijniya is Punjab & Sind Bank, Paipura (IFSC PSIB0000506), roughly 7.1 km away. Other branches nearby: AU Small Finance Bank, Mohammadi (IFSC AUBL0004766) and Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0MOHLAK). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Mahmadpur Saijniya?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Mahmadpur Saijniya: Prathamik Pathashala Mahamadapur Saijaniyan.

### Which schools are there in Mahmadpur Saijniya?
There is 1 government school building on record in Mahmadpur Saijniya: Prathamik Pathashala Mahamadapur Saijaniyan. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Mahmadpur Saijniya?
The closest gram panchayats to Mahmadpur Saijniya, as the crow flies, are Jaswantpur Ja Jeva (0.0 km), Raghunathpur (0.0 km), Sujanpur (0.1 km), Gangai (0.2 km) and Natthapur (3.1 km).

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat?
Mahmadpur Saijniya Gram Panchayat scored 61.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 12th of 78 panchayats in Powayan block.

### What is the altitude of Mahmadpur Saijniya above sea level?
Mahmadpur Saijniya is about 161 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 Mahmadpur Saijniya get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Mahmadpur Saijniya 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 Mahmadpur Saijniya?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Mahmadpur Saijniya, the land is 94% cropland and 2% tree cover, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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