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Bhitpara Gram Panchayat

भिटपरा · Uttar Pradesh › Siddharthnagar › Lotan

Villages
1
PIN code
273157
Assembly Constituency
Kapilvastu
Gram Pradhan
Zameer Ahmad

Quick answer

Bhitpara is a gram panchayat in Lotan block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 88605, PIN code 273157). It has one revenue village: Bhitapara. The Gram Pradhan is Zameer Ahmad. It is in Kapilvastu assembly constituency (MLA: Shyamdhani Rahi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Jagdambika Pal). It is about 18 km east of Siddharthnagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bridgemanganj (8.4 km).

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Bhitpara Gram Panchayat

Bhitpara (भिटपरा) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Lotan block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Land and revenue work goes through Naugarh tehsil, and the district is part of the Basti Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 88605.

Bhitapara is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.

From Siddharthnagar headquarters, Bhitpara is about 18 km away to the east (straight-line distance). It’s about 4.2 km south of the middle of Lotan block. The nearest railway station is Bridgemanganj, about 8.4 km away.

Bhitpara is one of 54 gram panchayats in Lotan block and 1,199 in Siddharthnagar district. For elections, Bhitpara falls in the Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Naugarh tehsil.

Bhitpara at a glance

NameBhitpara / भिटपरा
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code88605
BlockLotan
TehsilNaugarh
DistrictSiddharthnagar
DivisionBasti Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyKapilvastu
Lok Sabha ConstituencyDomariyaganj
Gram PradhanZameer Ahmad
MLAShyamdhani Rahi (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPJagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code273157, 273303
Coordinates27.2706° N, 83.1981° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretaryLalchand

Map of Bhitpara

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Bhitpara LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2FT-LL3-K63L. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.

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.

Villages in Bhitpara Gram Panchayat

Bhitpara Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as UP Bhulekh, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Bhitaparaभिटपरा176697

Population of Bhitpara

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Siddharthnagar district, which Bhitpara is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population23,98,606
Rural households3,55,461
Rural literacy rate58.3%
Rural sex ratio979
Rural SC population share16.4%
Rural work participation34.7%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Siddharthnagar district, where Bhitpara is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorSiddharthnagar
Women who are literate48.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling17.0%
Institutional births69.7%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated65.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted37.2%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic51.2%
Households using clean cooking fuel50.6%
Households with improved sanitation42.8%
Households with electricity90.7%
Households with health insurance12.2%
Households with improved drinking water99.9%

Work and livelihood

Siddharthnagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Kala namak rice. If you work in this trade in Bhitpara, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Most families in and around Bhitpara mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Bhitpara Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Lotan block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.

Key offices for residents of Bhitpara
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBhitparaDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Bhitpara / LotanFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalNaugarh TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)LotanRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
ADO (Panchayat)LotanPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMNaugarhCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)SiddharthnagarOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)SiddharthnagarOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Bhitpara Pradhan, MLA and MP

The Gram Pradhan of Bhitpara is Zameer Ahmad. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.

MLA, Kapilvastu

Shyamdhani Rahi

Bharatiya Janata Party2022 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2022 general election
Votes received1,22,466
Vote share48.8%
Winning margin31,306
Runner-upVijay Kumar

Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10

MP, Domariyaganj

Jagdambika Pal

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received4,63,303
Vote share45.5%
Winning margin42,728
Runner-upBhishma Shankar Alias Kushal Tiwari

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.

Bhitpara Pradhan: name, secretary and contact

The Gram Pradhan listed for Bhitpara is Zameer Ahmad; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Lalchand.

Gram PradhanZameer Ahmad99566 54044
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Lalchand87561 55680
Postal addressBhitpara, 273157

The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Bhitpara before you go.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Women's representation in Bhitpara

Under Article 243D of the Constitution, at least one-third of panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.

Women among ward members
38%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 13 ward members of Bhitpara are women, about two in five (38%, well behind the block's 51%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 4 candidates stood for the unreserved Pradhan's seat in Bhitpara. Arbaaz won with 48% of the votes, 274 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021UnreservedArbaaz48%, won by 274 votes
2015Other Backward ClassesHameer Ahmad51%
2010UnreservedA 0 Akhir–
2005WomenSajelain–

Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.

Polling booths (polling centres) in Bhitpara

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Bhitpara. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.

Name
Prathamik Pathashala Bhitapara
प्राथमिक पाठशाला भिटपरा

If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.

How Bhitpara scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
39.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Bhitpara scored 39.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, which puts it in the bottom tenth of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh, slightly ahead of the Lotan block average of 38.0. The theme scores below show where it most needs to improve. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That puts it in the "Beginner" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods79.3
Healthy panchayat70.9
Child-friendly panchayat33.2
Water-sufficient panchayat33.1
Clean and green panchayat16.7
Self-sufficient infrastructure33.3
Socially just and secured81.1
Good governance22.4
Women-friendly panchayat36.9

Bhitpara does best on “Socially just and secured” (81.1) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (16.7). That 64-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Lotan block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Bhitpara

Government school buildings we found in Bhitpara (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Bhitapara
प्राथमिक पाठशाला भिटपरा
Primary school

Children aged 6 to 14 in Bhitpara can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Bhitpara

If someone in Bhitpara needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Siddharthnagar and elsewhere.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Bhitpara

The PIN code for Bhitpara is most likely 273157, served by Sahjanwa Babu Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
Sahjanwa BabuPost Office2731573.5 km
SaurahaPost Office2731573.7 km
SewarejiPost Office2733034.2 km

Bank branches near Bhitpara

These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
HDFC BankBrijmanganjHDFC00073126.5 km
Punjab National BankShahabad GorakhpurPUNB08354006.5 km
State Bank of IndiaBridgemanganjSBIN00025326.5 km
HDFC BankNaugarhHDFC000251011 km
HDFC BankDomariaganjHDFC000265511 km

See all bank branches in Lotan block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Bhitpara

Bridgemanganj railway station (8.4 km) is the closest railhead for Bhitpara (NER zone). If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Siddharthnagar district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, about 64 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Siddharthnagar headquartersDistrict18 kmeast
Lotan block (centre)Block4.2 kmsouth
Bridgemanganj (BMJ)Railway Station8.4 kmsouth
Naugarh (NUH)Railway Station11 kmwest
Uska Bazar (UB)Railway Station11 kmsouth-west
Gorakhpur AirportAirport64 kmsouth-east
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport118 kmsouth-west

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Bhitpara is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
6.5 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
8.4 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 6.5 km away, closer than the Lotan block average of 7.8 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest railway station is about 8.4 km away (Bridgemanganj). The nearest post office is about 3.5 km away, a little closer than the block average of 3.7 km.

Places near Bhitpara

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Bhitpara or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. 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.
  2. The application goes to Naugarh Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
  3. 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)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Siddharthnagar, Tehsil Naugarh and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
  2. 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).

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Lotan block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Lotan Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at Bhitpara gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Lotan block. 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.

Special programmes

Siddharthnagar is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Bhitpara may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: SiddharthnagarNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Bhitpara

Households in Bhitpara can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G)

Financial help to build a pucca house with basic amenities for rural families who are homeless or live in kutcha houses.

Benefit₹1.20 lakh in plain areas (plus rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Lotan block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Lotan block office

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three instalments of ₹2,000 directly to the bank accounts of land-holding farmer families.

Benefit₹6,000 per year in three instalments
Who can applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Lotan block office

Ayushman Bharat – PM Jan Arogya Yojana (Ayushman card)

Cashless hospital treatment up to ₹5 lakh per family per year at empanelled government and private hospitals; all citizens aged 70+ are also covered.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

Free ration under NFSA / PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Free foodgrains every month through fair price shops: 5 kg per person for priority households and 35 kg per family for Antyodaya cards.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Lotan block office

Old Age Pension (Vridhavastha Pension), Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for elderly people from low-income families, paid quarterly into their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Lotan block office

Destitute Women (Widow) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly pension for widowed women aged 18 or above from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Divyang (Disability) Pension, Uttar Pradesh

Monthly maintenance grant for persons with 40% or more disability from low-income families.

Benefit₹1,000 per month
Who can applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (household toilet)

Incentive to build an individual household toilet, plus solid and liquid waste management works in villages under ODF Plus.

Benefit₹12,000 incentive for a household toilet
Who can applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Lotan block office and online

Jal Jeevan Mission – Har Ghar Jal

Functional household tap connection providing safe drinking water to every rural home, managed with the village water and sanitation committee.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana

Staged cash support for girls from birth to graduation, paid in six instalments to encourage health and education of the girl child.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline and the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

Maternity benefit for pregnant and lactating mothers to compensate wage loss and support nutrition.

Benefit₹5,000 for the first child; ₹6,000 if the second child is a girl
Who can applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre and online

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (zero-balance account)

Basic savings bank account with no minimum balance, RuPay debit card with accident insurance and overdraft facility.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Terrain and climate of Bhitpara

Elevation
83 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,342 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Bhitpara sits about 83 metres above sea level, close to the Siddharthnagar district average of 94 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Bhitpara gets roughly 1,300 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September, well above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 12 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 47°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.

Land cover around Bhitpara

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 85%
  • Tree cover 12%
  • Built-up land 2.6%
  • Water and wetland 0.3%
  • Grass and scrub 0.5%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.2%

Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 85% of the land within roughly 2 km of Bhitpara under crops, 3% built up and 12% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Bhitpara Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Bhitpara Gram Panchayat?

Bhitpara Gram Panchayat is in Lotan block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Naugarh tehsil.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Bhitpara Gram Panchayat?

Zameer Ahmad is the Gram Pradhan of Bhitpara Gram Panchayat; phone 9956654044 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bhitpara?

Arbaaz won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bhitpara with 791 votes (48% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Zameer Ahmad, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

How many villages are there in Bhitpara Gram Panchayat?

Bhitpara Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Bhitapara.

Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhitpara reserved in the 2021 election?

In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhitpara was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (women), 2010 (unreserved) 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 Bhitpara?

The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Bhitpara beat the runner-up by 274 votes (16.5% of valid votes). There were 4 candidates in the race, and 1,662 valid votes were cast.

Who was the Gram Pradhan of Bhitpara before 2021?

Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Bhitpara went to Hameer Ahmad (2015), A 0 Akhir (2010) and Sajelain (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 Bhitpara in the 2015 panchayat election?

Turnout in Bhitpara was 62% in the 2015 panchayat election.

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How many ward members are there in Bhitpara Gram Panchayat?

Bhitpara Gram Panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

Who is the panchayat secretary of Bhitpara?

Lalchand is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Bhitpara; phone 8756155680 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 5 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Bhitpara.

Which assembly constituency does Bhitpara come under?

Bhitpara comes under the Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Bhitpara?

The MLA for Kapilvastu is Shyamdhani Rahi (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,22,466 votes (48.8%) and won by 31,306 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhitpara in?

Bhitpara is in the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Bhitpara?

The Member of Parliament for Domariyaganj is Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,63,303 votes (45.5%) and won by 42,728 votes.

What is the LGD code of Bhitpara Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Bhitpara Gram Panchayat is 88605. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Bhitpara?

Addresses in Bhitpara usually carry one of these PIN codes: 273157, 273303. The nearest post office is Sahjanwa Babu (PIN 273157), about 3.5 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Bhitpara, 273157.

What is the DIGIPIN of Bhitpara?

The DIGIPIN for Bhitpara is 2FT-LL3-K63L. 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 Bhitpara from Siddharthnagar?

Bhitpara is about 18 km east of Siddharthnagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Lotan block, it is about 4.2 km south.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhitpara?

The nearest railway station to Bhitpara is Bridgemanganj (BMJ), about 8.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Naugarh (NUH), 11 km; Uska Bazar (UB), 11 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Bhitpara?

The nearest airport to Bhitpara is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 64 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 118 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Bhitpara, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Bhitpara is HDFC Bank, Brijmanganj (IFSC HDFC0007312), roughly 6.5 km away. Other branches nearby: Punjab National Bank, Shahabad Gorakhpur (IFSC PUNB0835400) and State Bank of India, Bridgemanganj (IFSC SBIN0002532). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Where are the polling centres of Bhitpara?

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Bhitpara: Prathamik Pathashala Bhitapara.

Which schools are there in Bhitpara?

There is 1 government school building on record in Bhitpara: Prathamik Pathashala Bhitapara. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

Which gram panchayats are near Bhitpara?

The closest gram panchayats to Bhitpara, as the crow flies, are Semrahana (0.3 km), Semrahna (0.3 km), Bardad Bargadhi (0.8 km), Karuwal Kala (1.4 km) and Babhani Langdi (1.6 km).

How can I complain about work in Bhitpara 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 Lotan 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 Bhitpara get land records (Khatauni)?

Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Siddharthnagar and Tehsil Naugarh, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Naugarh Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Bhitpara?

In Bhitpara, 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 Bhitpara?

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 Bhitpara, the Lekhpal of Naugarh 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 Bhitpara?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Lotan 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 Lotan 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 Bhitpara?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Siddharthnagar, block Lotan and panchayat Bhitpara 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 Lotan 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 Bhitpara meet?

The Gram Sabha of Bhitpara 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 Bhitpara?

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 Lotan 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; Bhitpara is in the Kapilvastu assembly constituency.

What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Bhitpara Gram Panchayat?

Bhitpara Gram Panchayat scored 39.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 19th of 54 panchayats in Lotan block.

What is the altitude of Bhitpara above sea level?

Bhitpara is about 83 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Bhitpara get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Bhitpara gets about 1,340 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bhitpara?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Bhitpara, the land is 85% cropland, 12% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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