# Kesharipur Gram Panchayat, Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi: Pradhan, Villages, PIN

> Kesharipur is a gram panchayat in Kashi Vidyapeeth block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 93422, PIN code 231306).
> It has one revenue village: Kesaripur (CT).
> The Gram Pradhan is Abhilash Patel.
> It is in Chunar assembly constituency (MLA: Anurag Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anupriya Patel).
> It is about 19 km south-west of Varanasi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Raja Talab (7.7 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Kesharipur / केशरीपुर
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 93422
- **Block:** Kashi Vidyapeeth
- **Tehsil:** Sadar
- **District:** Varanasi
- **Division:** Varanasi Division
- **State:** Uttar Pradesh
- **Villages:** 1
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chunar
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Mirzapur
- **Gram Pradhan:** Abhilash Patel
- **MLA:** Anurag Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal))
- **PIN code:** 231306, 221305
- **Coordinates:** 25.1995° N, 82.8787° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 2
- **Polling Centres:** 2
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Yogendra Pal

## Elected representatives
- **Gram Pradhan:** Abhilash Patel
- **Panchayat Secretary:** Yogendra Pal
- **MLA:** Anurag Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/anurag-singh-mla-chunar/
- **MP:** Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), https://zoloth.com/leaders/anupriya-patel-mp-mirzapur/

## Villages
- Kesaripur (CT)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Kesharipur Gram Panchayat?
Kesharipur Gram Panchayat is in Kashi Vidyapeeth block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, and comes under Sadar tehsil.

### Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kesharipur Gram Panchayat?
Abhilash Patel is the Gram Pradhan of Kesharipur Gram Panchayat; phone 9235608037 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).

### Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kesharipur?
Asha won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kesharipur with 999 votes (39% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Abhilash Patel, though, so the post may have changed hands since.

### How many villages are there in Kesharipur Gram Panchayat?
Kesharipur Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Kesaripur (CT).

### Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Kesharipur reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kesharipur was reserved for women. Before that: 2005 (Other Backward Classes), 2010 (women) and 2015 (Other Backward Classes). 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 Kesharipur?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Kesharipur beat the runner-up by 248 votes (9.7% of valid votes). There were 5 candidates in the race, and 2,544 valid votes were cast.

### Who was the Gram Pradhan of Kesharipur before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Kesharipur went to Abhilash (2015), Asha (2010) and Abhay Putra Sharda Patel (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 Kesharipur in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Kesharipur was 54% in the 2015 panchayat election.

### How many ward members are there in Kesharipur Gram Panchayat?
Kesharipur Gram Panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women (33%), according to the UP Panchayati Raj Department list of October 2026.

### Who is the panchayat secretary of Kesharipur?
Yogendra Pal is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Kesharipur; phone 9415816045 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 7 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they're in Kesharipur.

### Which assembly constituency does Kesharipur come under?
Kesharipur comes under the Chunar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Kesharipur?
The MLA for Chunar is Anurag Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 1,10,708 votes (50.4%) and won by 48,000 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kesharipur in?
Kesharipur is in the Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Kesharipur?
The Member of Parliament for Mirzapur is Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal (Soneylal)), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,71,631 votes (42.7%) and won by 37,810 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Kesharipur Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kesharipur Gram Panchayat is 93422. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Kesharipur?
Addresses in Kesharipur usually carry one of these PIN codes: 231306, 221305. The nearest post office is Hansipur (PIN 231306), about 4.6 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Village-keshripur Post-bhullanpur, 231306.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Kesharipur?
The DIGIPIN for Kesharipur is 2JP-46J-7CT7. 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 Kesharipur from Varanasi?
Kesharipur is about 19 km south-west of Varanasi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Kashi Vidyapeeth block, it is about 9.4 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Kesharipur?
The nearest railway station to Kesharipur is Raja Talab (RTB), about 7.7 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kailahat (KYT), 8.5 km; Hardattpur (HDT), 9.1 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Kesharipur?
The nearest airport to Kesharipur is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 28 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 118 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Kesharipur, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kesharipur is Bank of Baroda, Heritage Hospital (IFSC BARB0HERVAR), roughly 8.0 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Kachnar Rajatalab (IFSC HDFC0004822) and Indian Bank, Kachnar Rajatalab (IFSC IDIB000K507). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Where are the polling centres of Kesharipur?
The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centres in Kesharipur: Prathamik Pathashala Kesharipur and Purv Madhyamik Vidyalay Kesaripur.

### Which schools are there in Kesharipur?
There are 2 government school buildings on record in Kesharipur: Prathamik Pathashala Kesharipur and Purv Madhyamik Vidyalay Kesaripur. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.

### Which gram panchayats are near Kesharipur?
The closest gram panchayats to Kesharipur, as the crow flies, are Sursi (0.6 km), Bhawanipur (1.3 km), Dhanapur (2.0 km), Paniyara (2.1 km) and Kela Bela (2.2 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kesharipur Gram Panchayat?
Kesharipur Gram Panchayat scored 69.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 48th of 63 panchayats in Kashi Vidyapeeth block.

### What is the altitude of Kesharipur above sea level?
Kesharipur is about 85 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 12 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Kesharipur get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kesharipur gets about 830 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, 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 Kesharipur?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kesharipur, the land is 72% cropland, 11% tree cover and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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