# Babhani Gram Panchayat, Mithwal, Siddharthnagar: Pradhan Gaffar Ahamad

> Babhani is a gram panchayat in Mithwal block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 269398, PIN code 272153).
> It has 2 villages: Babhani, Lohara.
> The Gram Pradhan is Gaffar Ahamad.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Babhani
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 269398
- **Block:** Mithwal
- **Tehsil:** Bansi
- **District:** Siddharthnagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 2
- **Gram Pradhan:** Gaffar Ahamad
- **PIN code:** 272153
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Baijnath Pandey

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Gaffar Ahamad
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Baijnath Pandey

## Villages
- Babhani
- Lohara

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Babhani Gram Panchayat?
Babhani Gram Panchayat is in Mithwal block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Bansi tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Babhani Gram Panchayat?
Gaffar Ahamad is the Gram Pradhan of Babhani Gram Panchayat; phone 9935834413 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Babhani?
Jamila Khatoon won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Babhani with 350 votes (59% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Gaffar Ahamad, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Babhani Gram Panchayat?
Babhani Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Babhani and Lohara.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Babhani reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Babhani was reserved for 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 Babhani?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Babhani beat the runner-up by 198 votes (33.2% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 597 valid votes were cast.

### How many ward members are there in Babhani Gram Panchayat?
Babhani 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 Babhani?
Baijnath Pandey is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Babhani; phone 9838011404 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 11 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Babhani.

### What is the LGD code of Babhani Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Babhani Gram Panchayat is 269398. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Babhani?
The PIN code for Babhani is usually 272153. The nearest post office is Talpurwa (PIN 272153), about 6.9 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Bansi, 272153.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Babhani?
The nearest railway station to Babhani is Ahirauli (AHU), about 24 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Chilhia (CIH), 25 km; Naugarh (NUH), 26 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Babhani?
The nearest airport to Babhani is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 74 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 83 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Babhani, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Babhani is Indian Bank, Goitthaha (IFSC IDIB000G584), roughly 13 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Khesraha (IFSC SBIN0003621) and State Bank of India, Santha (IFSC SBIN0011198). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Babhani Gram Panchayat?
Babhani Gram Panchayat scored 50.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 60th of 100 panchayats in Mithwal block.

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