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Chiraigaon is a development block in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, with 92 gram panchayats and 113 villages (LGD code 1618). This directory lists 87 bank branches, 65 schools, 9 post offices and 76 polling centres here.
About Chiraigaon Block
The Chiraigaon (चिरईगांव) development block is in Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, part of the Varanasi Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Kshetra Panchayat, headed by the Block Pramukh, plans works for the whole block, and the Block Development Officer (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 1618.
There are 92 gram panchayats and 113 villages in Chiraigaon block, which puts it at number 5 of 8 blocks in Varanasi by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Sadar and Rajatalab tehsils.
Chiraigaon is about 31 km north-east of Varanasi headquarters as the crow flies.
Villages in this block vote in the Shivpur, Zamania, Varanasi North, Jangipur, Rohaniya and Varanasi South assembly constituencies.
Chiraigaon at a glance
| Name | Chiraigaon / चिरईगांव |
|---|---|
| Type | Block |
| LGD code | 1618 |
| District | Varanasi |
| Division | Varanasi Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Gram Panchayats | 92 |
| Villages | 113 |
| Coordinates | 25.4423° N, 83.2875° E |
| Schools | 65 |
| Bank Branches | 87 |
| Post Offices | 9 |
| Polling Centres | 76 |
Map of Chiraigaon
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Chiraigaon Block Gram Panchayat List
Chiraigaon Block has 92 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Gram Pradhan, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ailee | अईली | 2 | 93137 |
| Allopur | अल्लोपुर | 1 | 93138 |
| Amar Patti | अमरपट्टी | 2 | 93140 |
| Amauli | अमौली | 1 | 93139 |
| Amba | – | 1 | 265878 |
| Ashapur | – | 0 | 93141 |
| Babhanpura | बभनपुरा | 1 | 93218 |
| Bankat | बनकट | 3 | 93142 |
| Barai | बराई | 1 | 93143 |
| Bariyasanpur | वरियासनपुर | 1 | 93144 |
| Bhasaudi | – | 1 | 265884 |
| Bikapur | – | 2 | 93147 |
| Chandapur | चाँदपुर | 2 | 93320 |
| Chandpur | – | 1 | 93148 |
| Chhahi | छाही | 4 | 243374 |
| Chhitauna | छितौना | 1 | 93150 |
| Chhitauni | छितौनी | 1 | 93151 |
| Chiraigaon | चिरईगाँव | 1 | 93149 |
| Chukaha | चुकहाँ | 1 | 93152 |
| Dharadhar | धराधर | 4 | 93153 |
| Dhobahi | – | 1 | 265880 |
| Dinapur | – | 0 | 93154 |
| Dubkiya | डुबकियाँ | 3 | 93159 |
| Faridpur | – | 0 | 93155 |
| Gaurakala | गौराकलाँ | 5 | 93156 |
| Gaurdih | गौरडीह | 3 | 93160 |
| Gobaraha | गोबरहाँ | 2 | 93161 |
| Goithaha | – | 0 | 93157 |
| Goppur | गोपपुर | 1 | 93158 |
| Hiramanpur | – | 0 | 93162 |
| Hridaypur | – | 0 | 93163 |
| Jalhoopur | जाल्हूपुर | 1 | 93164 |
| Jayrampur | जयरामपुर | 1 | 93165 |
| Kadipur Khurd | कादीपुर खुर्द | 1 | 93166 |
| Khalispur | – | 0 | 93169 |
| Khanpur | खानपुर | 2 | 93170 |
| Kharagipur | खरगीपुर | 1 | 93168 |
| Khetalpur | खेतलपुर | 2 | 93171 |
| Kotava | – | 0 | 93172 |
| Kotawa | – | 1 | 243378 |
| Kukudha | कुकुढा | 1 | 93173 |
| Ledhupur | – | 0 | 93174 |
| Luthakala | लूढाकलाँ | 2 | 93175 |
| Madhani | – | 1 | 266407 |
| Milkopur | मिल्कोपुर | 1 | 93176 |
| Misrapura | मिश्रपुरा | 1 | 93177 |
| Mokalpur | मोकलपुर | 1 | 93146 |
| Muridpur | मुरीदपुर | 2 | 93178 |
| Mustafabad | मुस्तफाबाद | 1 | 93179 |
| Narayanpur | नरायनपुर | 1 | 93181 |
| Narpatpur | नरपतपुर | 2 | 93180 |
| Navapura | नवापुरा | 3 | 93182 |
| Nevada | नेवादा | 1 | 93183 |
| Pacharaw | पचराँव | 1 | 93185 |
| Pahadiya | – | 1 | 265883 |
| Panihari | पनिहरी | 4 | 93186 |
| Paranapur | परानापुर | 2 | 93187 |
| Paterwa | पतेरवाँ | 1 | 93188 |
| Phoolpur | फूलपुर | 1 | 93189 |
| Piyari | पियरी | 2 | 93190 |
| Raghunathpur | – | 0 | 93191 |
| Raimala | – | 1 | 265881 |
| Raipura | रैपुरा | 1 | 93195 |
| Rajnahiya | – | 0 | 93192 |
| Ramana | रमना | 1 | 93194 |
| Ramchandipur | रामचन्दीपुर | 1 | 93193 |
| Ramgadhwa | – | 0 | 265885 |
| Rampur | – | 1 | 265879 |
| Rasulgarh | – | 0 | 93196 |
| Rustampur | – | 0 | 93197 |
| Salarpur | – | 0 | 93198 |
| Sandaha | – | 0 | 93199 |
| Sarai Mohana | – | 0 | 93201 |
| Saraiya | – | 2 | 93202 |
| Saraiya No 2 | सरैया न0 (2) | 2 | 93203 |
| Sarasaul | सरसौल | 1 | 93204 |
| Sathawa | सथवाँ | 2 | 93205 |
| Shahpur | ब्यासपुर | 1 | 265882 |
| Shankarpur | शंकरपुर | 1 | 93200 |
| Shivdasha | शिवदशाँ | 2 | 93206 |
| Singhpur | – | 0 | 93208 |
| Singhvar | सिंहवार | 1 | 93207 |
| Siristi | सिरिस्ती | 1 | 93209 |
| Sivo | सीवो | 1 | 93210 |
| Sonbarsa | सोनबरसा | 1 | 93211 |
| Sultanpur | सुल्तानपुर | 2 | 93212 |
| Taraya | तरयाँ | 1 | 93213 |
| Tatepur | तांतेपुर | 2 | 93214 |
| Tilamapur | – | 0 | 93215 |
| Tophapur | तोफापुर | 2 | 93216 |
| Ukathi | उकथी | 1 | 93184 |
| Umaraha | उमरहाँ | 1 | 93217 |
Population of Chiraigaon
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Varanasi district, which Chiraigaon is part of:
| Rural population | 20,79,790 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,06,978 |
| Rural literacy rate | 73.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 932 |
| Rural SC population share | 17.2% |
| Rural work participation | 33.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Varanasi district, where Chiraigaon is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Varanasi |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 79.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 55.0% |
| Institutional births | 95.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 79.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 37.4% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 37.6% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 71.5% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 83.2% |
| Households with electricity | 97.2% |
| Households with health insurance | 12.8% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.4% |
Work and livelihood
Varanasi district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Banarasi silk sarees. If you work in this trade in Chiraigaon, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Most families in and around Chiraigaon 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.
Chiraigaon Block office: BDO and contacts
The Block Development Officer (BDO) heads the Chiraigaon block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Kshetra Panchayat, made up of directly elected members and the Gram Pradhans of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Block Pramukh and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Chiraigaon block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076.
Chiraigaon Block Pramukh and MLAs
Women's representation in Chiraigaon
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.
- Panchayats headed by a woman
- 38.0%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
- Women among ward members
- 32%2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Women make up 32.3% of the 1,243 ward members across Chiraigaon's gram panchayats, well behind the Uttar Pradesh share of 40.1%. 2026-10CalculatedUP Panchayati Raj Department
35 of the 92 gram panchayats in Chiraigaon have a woman Pradhan (38%), slightly ahead of the Uttar Pradesh share of 35%. Going by the education recorded for each Pradhan, 61% of the panchayat heads in Chiraigaon studied to class 9 or beyond and 23% are graduates.
Panchayat elections
- Pradhan seats won by women
- 39%2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
- Candidates per Pradhan seat
- 6.72021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
Women won 30 of the 76 Pradhan seats in Chiraigaon in the 2021 panchayat election (39%), 4 of them on seats not reserved for women; in 2015 the share was 37%. 2021CalculatedUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.7 candidates stood for each Pradhan's seat in Chiraigaon, against 7.5 across Uttar Pradesh. 42% of the 508 candidates for Pradhan in Chiraigaon in 2021 were women.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Chiraigaon
Chiraigaon Block has 76 panchayat polling centres notified by the State Election Commission. Here they are, panchayat by panchayat:
| Name | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|
| Adi Hindu Prathamik Pathashala Chhitauni आदि हिन्दू प्राथमिक पाठशाला छितौनी | Chhitauni |
| Juniyar Haiskul Sku La Gaura Kalan जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कू ल गौरा कलाँ | Gaurakala |
| Juniyar Haiskul Skul Chiraigov जूनियर हाईस्कूल स्कूल चिरईगॉव | Chiraigaon |
| Ma0 Vidyalay Barai मा0 विद्यालय बराई | Barai |
| Ma0 Vidyalay Narayanapur मा0 विद्यालय नरायनपुर | Narayanpur |
| Panchayat Bhavan Allopur पंचायत भवन अल्लोपुर | Allopur |
| Panchayat Bhavan Amauli पंचायत भवन अमौली | Amauli |
| Panchayat Bhavan Chhitauna पंचायत भवन छितौना | Chhitauna |
| Panchayat Bhavan Chiraiganv पंचायत भवन चिरईगांव | Chiraigaon |
| Panchayat Bhavan Khanapur पंचायत भवन खानपुर | Khanpur |
| Panchayat Bhavan Kharagipur पंचायत भवन खरगीपुर | Kharagipur |
| Panchayat Bhavan Piyari पंचायत भवन पियरी | Piyari |
| Panchayat Bhavan Ukathi पंचायत भवन उकथी | Ukathi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Amarapatti प्राथमिक पाठशाला अमरपट्टी | Amar Patti |
| Prathamik Pathashala Amauli प्राथमिक पाठशाला अमौली | Amauli |
| Prathamik Pathashala Babhanapura प्राथमिक पाठशाला बभनपुरा | Babhanpura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Banakat प्राथमिक पाठशाला बनकट | Bankat |
| Prathamik Pathashala Bariyasanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला बरियासनपुर | Bariyasanpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Byasapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला ब्यासपुर | Shahpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhahin प्राथमिक पाठशाला छाहीं | Chhahi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhitauna प्राथमिक पाठशाला छितौना | Chhitauna |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chhitauni प्राथमिक पाठशाला छितौनी | Chhitauni |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chondapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला चॉंदपुर | Chandapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chuharapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला चुहरपुर | Narpatpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Chukahan प्राथमिक पाठशाला चुकहाँ | Chukaha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Devariya प्राथमिक पाठशाला देवरिया | Dharadhar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Dubakiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला डुबकिया | Dubkiya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gauradih प्राथमिक पाठशाला गौरडीह | Gaurdih |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gaurakalan प्राथमिक पाठशाला गौराकलाँ | Gaurakala |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gobarahan प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोबरहाँ | Gobaraha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Gopapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला गोपपुर | Goppur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Jalhupur Pu0 प्राथमिक पाठशाला जाल्हूपुर पू0 | Jalhoopur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Jayaramapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला जयरामपुर | Jayrampur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Jayaramapur Mathiya प्राथमिक पाठशाला जयरामपुर -मठिया | Jayrampur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Kadipur Khurd प्राथमिक पाठशाला कादीपुर खुर्द | Kadipur Khurd |
| Prathamik Pathashala Khutahana प्राथमिक पाठशाला खुटहना | Khetalpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ludhakalon प्राथमिक पाठशाला लूढाकलॉं | Luthakala |
| Prathamik Pathashala Madhani प्राथमिक पाठशाला मढनी | Shankarpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Milkopur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मिल्कोपुर | Milkopur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mishrapura प्राथमिक पाठशाला मिश्रपुरा | Misrapura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mokalapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मोकलपुर | Mokalpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Muridapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला मुरीदपुर | Muridpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Mustaphabad प्राथमिक पाठशाला मुस्तफाबाद | Mustafabad |
| Prathamik Pathashala Narapatapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नरपतपुर | Narpatpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Narayanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला नरायनपुर | Narayanpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Narevan प्राथमिक पाठशाला नरेवाँ | Ramchandipur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Navapura प्राथमिक पाठशाला नवापुरा | Navapura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Nevada प्राथमिक पाठशाला नेवादा | Nevada |
| Prathamik Pathashala Pacharanv प्राथमिक पाठशाला पचराँव | Pacharaw |
| Prathamik Pathashala Panihari प्राथमिक पाठशाला पनिहरी | Panihari |
| Prathamik Pathashala Paranapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला परनापुर | Paranapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Pateravan प्राथमिक पाठशाला पतेरवाँ | Paterwa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Phulapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला फूलपुर | Phoolpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Raipura प्राथमिक पाठशाला रैपुरा | Raipura |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ramachandipur प्राथमिक पाठशाला रामचन्दीपुर | Ramchandipur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ramana प्राथमिक पाठशाला रमना | Ramana |
| Prathamik Pathashala Saraiya Nan0 2 प्राथमिक पाठशाला सरैया नं0 2 | Saraiya No 2 |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sarasaul प्राथमिक पाठशाला सरसौल | Sarasaul |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sathavan प्राथमिक पाठशाला सथवाँ | Sathawa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Shankarapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला शंकरपुर | Shankarpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Shivadashan प्राथमिक पाठशाला शिवदशाँ | Shivdasha |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sinhavar प्राथमिक पाठशाला सिंहवार | Singhvar |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sivon प्राथमिक पाठशाला सीवों | Sivo |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sonabarasa प्राथमिक पाठशाला सोनबरसा | Sonbarsa |
| Prathamik Pathashala Sultanapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला सुल्तानपुर | Sultanpur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Tarayan प्राथमिक पाठशाला तरयाँ | Taraya |
| Prathamik Pathashala Tophapur प्राथमिक पाठशाला तोफापुर | Tophapur |
| Prathamik Pathashala Ukathi प्राथमिक पाठशाला उकथी | Ukathi |
| Prathamik Pathashala Umarahan Pu0 प्राथमिक पाठशाला उमरहां पू0 | Umaraha |
| Prathamik Pathashalasiristi प्राथमिक पाठशालासिरिस्ती | Siristi |
| Prathamikaprathamik Tatepur प्राथमिकप्राथमिक तातेपुर | Tatepur |
| Purv Ma0 Vidyalay Reta Par पूर्व मा0 विद्यालय (रेता पर) | Mustafabad |
| Sa0ke0 Puranapatti सा0के0 पूरनपट्टी | Taraya |
| Sa0mi0 Kendr Aili सा0मि0 केन्द्र अईली | Ailee |
| Shiksha Niketan Kukadha शिक्षा निकेतन कुकढा | Kukudha |
| Si0ba0 Vidyalayachhahi सी0बा0 विद्यालयछाही | Chhahi |
How Chiraigaon 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
- 51.5/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Chiraigaon averages 51.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 8th of 8 in Varanasi, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 74 scored panchayats of Chiraigaon reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Chiraigaon does best on “Socially just and secured” (73.3) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (39.8). That 33-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Chiraigaon
Chiraigaon Block has 65 government school buildings on record. See the full list of schools
We built this list from State Election Commission polling centres in government school buildings, so it mostly shows Basic Shiksha Parishad primary, upper-primary and composite schools. For the full register, including private schools and inter colleges, see UDISE+ (udiseplus.gov.in).
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Chiraigaon
On record in Chiraigaon Block: 87 Bank Branches and 9 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Chiraigaon
Taraon station (9.6 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Chiraigaon (NER zone).
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 43 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi headquarters | District | 31 km | north-east |
| Taraon (TRN) | Railway Station | 9.6 km | north |
| Basuchak (BSCK) | Railway Station | 12 km | north-east |
| Saiyedpur Bhtri (SYH) | Railway Station | 12 km | north-west |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 43 km | west |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 145 km | north |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Chiraigaon 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
- 3.9 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 5.1 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Chiraigaon is 3.9 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Uttar Pradesh average of 7.3 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Chiraigaon is 5.1 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Chiraigaon are, on average, 3.1 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Chiraigaon
These are the nearest Blocks to Chiraigaon (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Block | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chahniya | Chandauli | 7.8 km | west |
| Dhanapur | Chandauli | 10 km | east |
| Devkali | Ghazipur | 13 km | north-east |
| Sakaldiha | Chandauli | 13 km | south |
| Saidpur | Ghazipur | 18 km | north-west |
| Karanda | Ghazipur | 19 km | east |
Other Blocks in Varanasi
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your 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.
- 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.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- 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.
- In villages, the Chiraigaon Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Chiraigaon block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- 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.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Lekhpal checks it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar / SDM issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Chiraigaon 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.
Government schemes for residents of Chiraigaon
Households in Chiraigaon 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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary and the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free wheat/rice every month |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card |
| Where to apply | the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the 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 apply | Age 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit |
| Where to apply | online, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the 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 apply | Widowed women 18+ within the notified income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Disability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary, the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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.
| Benefit | Up to ₹25,000 in six instalments |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Girls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family) |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your bank branch |
Terrain and climate of Chiraigaon
- Elevation
- 73 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 864 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Chiraigaon lie at an average of about 73 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Chiraigaon gets roughly 860 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 15 m.
Land cover around Chiraigaon
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 73%
- Tree cover 9.6%
- Built-up land 9.2%
- Water and wetland 3.9%
- Grass and scrub 3.5%
- Bare or sparse land 1.1%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Chiraigaon's villages is about 73% cropland, 10% tree cover and 9% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
From the blog
Stories from Chiraigaon Block
Varanasi Gram Pradhan List 2021: Block-wise Winners, Closest Contests and Biggest Wins
Who won the Gram Pradhan elections across 8 blocks of Varanasi district in 2021, with the closest races and biggest margins.
Chiraigaon Block: frequently asked questions
Which district is Chiraigaon Block in?
Chiraigaon Block is in Varanasi district (Varanasi Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Chiraigaon Block?
There are 92 gram panchayats in Chiraigaon Block.
How many villages are there in Chiraigaon Block?
Chiraigaon Block has 113 revenue villages.
Where is the Chiraigaon block office and what does it do?
The Chiraigaon block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Varanasi district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituencies cover Chiraigaon Block?
Chiraigaon Block is spread over 6 assembly constituencies: Jangipur, Zamania, Shivpur, Rohaniya, Varanasi North and Varanasi South.
Who are the MLAs of Chiraigaon Block?
The MLAs for Chiraigaon Block (2022 election) are Jangipur: Virendra Kumar Yadav (Samajwadi Party); Zamania: Om Prakash (Samajwadi Party); Shivpur: Anil Rajbhar (Bharatiya Janata Party); Rohaniya: Dr. Sunil Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)); Varanasi North: Ravindra Jaiswal (Bharatiya Janata Party); Varanasi South: Dr. Neelkanth Tiwari (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Chiraigaon Block?
Chiraigaon Block falls in 3 Lok Sabha constituencies: Chandauli: Birendra Singh (Samajwadi Party); Ghazipur: Afzal Ansari (Samajwadi Party); Varanasi: Narendra Modi (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which gram panchayat in Chiraigaon Block has the most villages?
Gaurakala has the most villages (5).
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How many Gram Pradhans in Chiraigaon Block are women?
Women hold the Gram Pradhan post in 35 of the 92 gram panchayats of Chiraigaon Block (38%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026. In the 2021 panchayat election, women won 30 of the 76 Gram Pradhan seats here (39%).
How many candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Chiraigaon Block in 2021?
In the 2021 panchayat election, an average of 6.7 candidates contested each Gram Pradhan seat in Chiraigaon Block. No Gram Pradhan seat was won unopposed.
How many ward members are there in Chiraigaon Block?
The gram panchayats of Chiraigaon Block have 1,243 ward members in all, 402 of them women (32%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.
How do the panchayats of Chiraigaon perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Chiraigaon average 51.5 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Uttar Pradesh average of 54.8.
How many banks and post offices are there in Chiraigaon Block?
We list 87 bank branches and 9 post offices in Chiraigaon Block.
How many polling centres are there in Chiraigaon Block?
The State Election Commission lists 76 polling centres in Chiraigaon Block, and 65 government school buildings are on record.
How far is Chiraigaon Block from Varanasi district headquarters?
The centre of Chiraigaon Block is about 31 km north-east of Varanasi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Chiraigaon Block?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Chiraigaon Block is Taraon (TRN), about 9.6 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Basuchak (BSCK), 12 km; Saiyedpur Bhtri (SYH), 12 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Chiraigaon Block?
The nearest airport to the centre of Chiraigaon Block is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 43 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 145 km away.
Which blocks are near Chiraigaon Block?
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Chiraigaon Block?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Varanasi and block Chiraigaon, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Chiraigaon block office by the Block Development Officer (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Chiraigaon Block?
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) verifies rural applications from Chiraigaon block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Chiraigaon Block administration?
File your complaint on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call helpline 1076. It goes to the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chiraigaon Block and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number. On Tehsil Diwas (first and third Tuesday of the month), you can also meet the officers in person at your tehsil.
What is the altitude of Chiraigaon Block above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Chiraigaon Block lie at an average of about 73 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Chiraigaon Block get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Chiraigaon Block get about 860 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Chiraigaon Block?
Around the gram panchayats of Chiraigaon Block, the land is on average 73% cropland, 10% tree cover, 9% built-up land and 4% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
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- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
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- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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