# Basauni Gram Panchayat, Naugarh, Siddharthnagar: Pradhan Chanda

> Basauni is a gram panchayat in Naugarh block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 88754, PIN code 232111).
> It has 5 villages: Basauna, Basauni, Kesar, Kesari, Mahanag.
> The Gram Pradhan is Chanda.
> It is in Kapilvastu assembly constituency (MLA: Shyamdhani Rahi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Jagdambika Pal).
> It is about 6.8 km north-east of Siddharthnagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Ahirauli (2.7 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Basauni / बसौनी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 88754
- **Block:** Naugarh
- **Tehsil:** Naugarh
- **District:** Siddharthnagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kapilvastu
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Domariyaganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Chanda
- **MLA:** Shyamdhani Rahi (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 232111, 272203
- **Coordinates:** 27.3039° N, 83.0608° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Sujit Jaysawal

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Chanda
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Sujit Jaysawal
- **MLA:** Shyamdhani Rahi (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/shyamdhani-rahi-mla-kapilvastu/
- **MP:** Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/jagdambika-pal-mp-domariyaganj/

## Villages
- Basauna (बसौनी)
- Basauni (बसौनी)
- Kesar
- Kesari
- Mahanag

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Basauni Gram Panchayat?
Chanda is the Gram Pradhan of Basauni Gram Panchayat; phone 9918373994 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Basauni?
Munniram won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Basauni with 293 votes (24% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Chanda, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Basauni Gram Panchayat?
Basauni Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Basauna, Basauni, Kesar, Kesari and Mahanag.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Basauni reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Basauni was unreserved, so anyone could stand. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Class women), 2010 (women) and 2015 (Other Backward Class 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 Basauni?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Basauni beat the runner-up by 18 votes (1.5% of valid votes). There were 7 candidates in the race, and 1,214 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Basauni before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Basauni went to Chandra (2015), Chandra (2010) and Phulmati (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 Basauni in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Basauni was 81% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Basauni Gram Panchayat?
Basauni Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women (45%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Basauni?
Sujit Jaysawal is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Basauni; phone 8858863400 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 2 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Basauni.

### Which assembly constituency does Basauni come under?
Basauni comes under the Kapilvastu Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Basauni?
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 Basauni in?
Basauni is in the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Basauni?
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 Basauni Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Basauni Gram Panchayat is 88754. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Basauni?
Addresses in Basauni usually carry one of these PIN codes: 232111, 272203. The nearest post office is Amdaha (PIN 232111), about 3.1 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Kodara Grant, 232111.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Basauni?
The DIGIPIN for Basauni is 2FP-TK3-P3M4. 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 Basauni from Siddharthnagar?
Basauni is about 6.8 km north-east of Siddharthnagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Naugarh block, it is about 8.0 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Basauni?
The nearest railway station to Basauni is Ahirauli (AHU), about 2.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Naugarh (NUH), 4.2 km; Chilhia (CIH), 8.7 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Basauni?
The nearest airport to Basauni is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 74 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 108 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Basauni, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Basauni is HDFC Bank, Naugarh (IFSC HDFC0002510), roughly 3.4 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Domariaganj (IFSC HDFC0002655) and Punjab National Bank, Naugarh, Dist-siddharth Nagar (IFSC PUNB0220110). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Basauni?
The closest gram panchayats to Basauni, as the crow flies, are Babhnimaphi (0.8 km), Rehra (0.8 km), Bachara Bachari (1.0 km), Mahadewa Lala (2.0 km) and Kodara Grant (2.4 km).

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Basauni Gram Panchayat?
Basauni Gram Panchayat scored 52.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 45th of 51 panchayats in Naugarh block.

### What is the altitude of Basauni above sea level?
Basauni is about 90 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 15 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Basauni get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Basauni 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 Basauni?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Basauni, the land is 83% cropland, 10% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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