# Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat, Naugarh, Siddharthnagar: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Paliya Tek Dhar is a gram panchayat in Naugarh block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 88787, PIN code 272125).
> It has 5 villages: Kapiya Rajit, Khargaura, Paliya Nidhi, Paliya tekdhar, Sasana.
> The Gram Pradhan is Suvash Gautam.
> It is in Kapilvastu assembly constituency (MLA: Shyamdhani Rahi, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Jagdambika Pal).
> It is about 4.9 km north of Siddharthnagar district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Ahirauli (3.6 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Paliya Tek Dhar / पलिया टकधर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 88787
- **Block:** Naugarh
- **Tehsil:** Shohratgarh
- **District:** Siddharthnagar
- **Division:** Basti Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Kapilvastu
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Domariyaganj
- **Gram Pradhan:** Suvash Gautam
- **MLA:** Shyamdhani Rahi (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Jagdambika Pal (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 272125, 272207
- **Coordinates:** 27.2994° N, 82.9986° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1
- **Polling Centres:** 1
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Sadanand Varma

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Suvash Gautam
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Sadanand Varma
- **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
- Kapiya Rajit
- Khargaura
- Paliya Nidhi
- Paliya tekdhar (पलिया टेकधर)
- Sasana

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

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat?
Suvash Gautam is the Gram Pradhan of Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat; phone 9838562276 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Paliya Tek Dhar?
Babita Mishra won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Paliya Tek Dhar with 950 votes (55% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Suvash Gautam, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat?
Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Kapiya Rajit, Khargaura, Paliya Nidhi, Paliya tekdhar and Sasana.

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Paliya Tek Dhar reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Paliya Tek Dhar was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (unreserved), 2010 (Other Backward Classes) and 2015 (Scheduled Castes). 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 Paliya Tek Dhar?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Paliya Tek Dhar beat the runner-up by 185 votes (10.7% of valid votes). There were 3 candidates in the race, and 1,729 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Paliya Tek Dhar before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Paliya Tek Dhar went to Subhash Chandra Gautam (2015), Sitaram (2010) and Anil Kumar (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 Paliya Tek Dhar in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Paliya Tek Dhar was 74% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat?
Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat has 14 elected ward members, 6 of them women (43%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Paliya Tek Dhar?
Sadanand Varma is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Paliya Tek Dhar; phone 9935293959 (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 Paliya Tek Dhar.

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

### Who is the MLA of Paliya Tek Dhar?
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 Paliya Tek Dhar in?
Paliya Tek Dhar is in the Domariyaganj Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Paliya Tek Dhar?
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 Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat is 88787. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Paliya Tek Dhar?
Addresses in Paliya Tek Dhar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 272125, 272207. The nearest post office is Lauki Lala (PIN 272125), about 6.8 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Dhensananakar, 272125.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Paliya Tek Dhar?
The DIGIPIN for Paliya Tek Dhar is 2FP-P55-2KF3. 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 Paliya Tek Dhar from Siddharthnagar?
Paliya Tek Dhar is about 4.9 km north of Siddharthnagar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Naugarh block, it is about 3.6 km south.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Paliya Tek Dhar?
The nearest railway station to Paliya Tek Dhar is Ahirauli (AHU), about 3.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Chilhia (CIH), 5.9 km; Shohratgarh (SOT), 8.9 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Paliya Tek Dhar?
The nearest airport to Paliya Tek Dhar is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 77 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ), about 103 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Paliya Tek Dhar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Paliya Tek Dhar is Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0TETARI), roughly 8.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bandhan Bank, Siddharthnagar Branch (IFSC BDBL0002727) and Central Bank of India, Udaipur Dist Sidhartha Nagar (IFSC CBIN0282968). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

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

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

### Which gram panchayats are near Paliya Tek Dhar?
The closest gram panchayats to Paliya Tek Dhar, as the crow flies, are Katahana (1.1 km), Sirawat (1.5 km), Bakarahuva (1.5 km), Sonaura (2.2 km) and Dewra Bazar (2.5 km).

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

### How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Paliya Tek Dhar?
In Paliya Tek Dhar, 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 Paliya Tek Dhar?
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 Paliya Tek Dhar, the Lekhpal of Shohratgarh 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 Paliya Tek Dhar?
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 Paliya Tek Dhar?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Siddharthnagar, block Naugarh and panchayat Paliya Tek Dhar 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 Paliya Tek Dhar meet?
The Gram Sabha of Paliya Tek Dhar 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 Paliya Tek Dhar?
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; Paliya Tek Dhar is in the Kapilvastu assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat?
Paliya Tek Dhar Gram Panchayat scored 55.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 38th of 51 panchayats in Naugarh block.

### What is the altitude of Paliya Tek Dhar above sea level?
Paliya Tek Dhar is about 90 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 10 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Paliya Tek Dhar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Paliya Tek Dhar gets about 1,210 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 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Paliya Tek Dhar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Paliya Tek Dhar, the land is 89% cropland, 8% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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