# Basdevpur Gram Panchayat, Harahua, Varanasi: Pradhan Mithai Lal

> Basdevpur is a gram panchayat in Harahua block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 265908, PIN code 221007).
> The Gram Pradhan is Mithai Lal.

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Basdevpur
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 265908
- **Block:** Harahua
- **District:** Varanasi
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 0
- **Gram Pradhan:** Mithai Lal
- **PIN code:** 221007
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Abhilash Kumar

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Mithai Lal
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Abhilash Kumar

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block and district is Basdevpur Gram Panchayat?
Basdevpur Gram Panchayat is in Harahua block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Basdevpur Gram Panchayat?
Mithai Lal is the Gram Pradhan of Basdevpur Gram Panchayat; phone 9935704178 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Basdevpur?
Mithai Lal won the 2015 Gram Pradhan election in Basdevpur with 233 votes (26% of the valid votes).

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Basdevpur reserved in the 2015 election?
In the 2015 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Basdevpur was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Reservation is decided afresh before every panchayat election, so it can change next time.

### What was the voter turnout in Basdevpur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Basdevpur was 73% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Basdevpur Gram Panchayat?
Basdevpur Gram Panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women (36%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Basdevpur?
Abhilash Kumar is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Basdevpur; phone 8840126600 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 3 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Basdevpur.

### What is the LGD code of Basdevpur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Basdevpur Gram Panchayat is 265908. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Basdevpur?
The PIN code for Basdevpur is usually 221007. The nearest post office is Konia (PIN 221007), about 5.0 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Sivpur Vns, 221007.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Basdevpur?
The nearest railway station to Basdevpur is Sarnath (SRNT), about 6.2 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kadipur (KDQ), 6.9 km; Varanasi City (BCY), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Basdevpur?
The nearest airport to Basdevpur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 17 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 130 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Basdevpur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Basdevpur is HDFC Bank, Saraiya Ii (IFSC HDFC0006566), roughly 5.1 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Chaubepur Kala (IFSC HDFC0008246) and Indian Bank, Choubeypur (IFSC IDIB000C611). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### How can I complain about work in Basdevpur 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 Harahua 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.

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

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