Quick answer
Gadakhada is a gram panchayat in Pindra block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 93491, PIN code 222181). It has 2 villages: Dashrathpur, Garkhara. The Gram Pradhan is Ramashray. It is in Pindra assembly constituency (MLA: Awadhesh Kumar Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Priya Saroj). It is about 27 km north of Varanasi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Kirakat (8.8 km).
About Gadakhada Gram Panchayat
Gadakhada (गडखरा) Gram Panchayat is in Pindra block, Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. For land records and certificates you deal with Pindra tehsil; the district falls in the Varanasi Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 93491.
Gadakhada Gram Panchayat covers 2 revenue villages: Dashrathpur and Garkhara. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Gram Pradhan.
Gadakhada is about 27 km north of Varanasi headquarters as the crow flies. It’s about 9.4 km north of the middle of Pindra block. For trains, the closest station is Kirakat (about 8.8 km).
Gadakhada is one of the 104 gram panchayats in Pindra block. The whole of Varanasi district has 758. Voters here elect their MLA from the Pindra assembly constituency and their MP from the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency.
The Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Pindra tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Gadakhada at a glance
| Name | Gadakhada / गडखरा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 93491 |
| Block | Pindra |
| Tehsil | Pindra |
| District | Varanasi |
| Division | Varanasi Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 2 |
| Assembly Constituency | Pindra |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Machhlishahr |
| Gram Pradhan | Ramashray |
| MLA | Awadhesh Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Priya Saroj (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 222181, 221208 |
| Coordinates | 25.5671° N, 82.9127° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Virendra Mishra |
Map of Gadakhada
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Gadakhada LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN 2J5-PLL-2T56. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Gadakhada Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Gadakhada Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Dashrathpur | – | 208604 |
| Garkhara | – | 208610 |
Population of Gadakhada
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Varanasi district, which Gadakhada 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 Gadakhada 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 Gadakhada, you can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, people around Gadakhada live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard and pulses in the Rabi season, paddy, maize or sugarcane in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Gadakhada Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), posted by Pindra block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh has to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests). It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Gadakhada | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Gadakhada / Pindra | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Pindra Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Pindra | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Pindra | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Pindra | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Varanasi | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Varanasi | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Gadakhada Pradhan, MLA and MP
The Gram Pradhan of Gadakhada is Ramashray. Contact details for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are under office-bearers and contacts.
A Gram Pradhan is elected for five years. The Gram Pradhan calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Pindra
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2022 general election |
| Votes received | 84,128 |
| Vote share | 38.3% |
| Winning margin | 35,540 |
| Runner-up | Babulal |
Source: Election Commission of India, Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 results, 2022-03-10
MP, Machhlishahr
| Party | Samajwadi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 4,51,292 |
| Vote share | 42.6% |
| Winning margin | 35,850 |
| Runner-up | Bholanath (b.p. Saroj) |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Gadakhada Pradhan: name, secretary and contact
The Gram Pradhan listed for Gadakhada is Ramashray; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Virendra Mishra.
| Postal address | Sindhora, 222181 |
|---|
The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 7 other panchayats, so check which day they sit in Gadakhada before you go.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?
Women's representation in Gadakhada
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.
- Women among ward members
- 33%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
5 of the 15 ward members of Gadakhada are women, about one in three (33%, slightly behind the block's 38%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 10 candidates stood for Pradhan in Gadakhada, a seat reserved for women. Radha won with 24% of the votes, 30 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | Radha | 24%, won by 30 votes |
| 2015 | Other Backward Classes | Ramashre | 45% |
Results are from the State Election Commission's published figures. Elections before 2021 are matched to today's panchayat by name, and some boundaries have changed since. We don't name losing candidates.
Polling booths (polling centres) in Gadakhada
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre for Gadakhada. Polling centres are usually government primary or upper-primary schools, and the same buildings are often used for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections too.
| Name |
|---|
| Ragra0 Vidyalayapi0 In0 Kalej Garakhara ्रग्रा0 विद्यालयपि0 इं0 कालेज गड़खरा |
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office.
How Gadakhada 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
- 71.0/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
With a score of 71.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Gadakhada is among the top 2% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh and ranks 5th of 100 in Pindra block. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Gadakhada does best on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (91.8) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (51.0). That 41-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Pindra block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Gadakhada
Government school buildings we found in Gadakhada (from polling-centre and school records):
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Ragra0 Vidyalayapi0 In0 Kalej Garakhara ्रग्रा0 विद्यालयपि0 इं0 कालेज गड़खरा | Primary school |
Children aged 6 to 14 in Gadakhada can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Gadakhada
For Gadakhada, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Pindra, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Varanasi.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Gadakhada
Mail to Gadakhada usually goes to PIN 222181 (Thanagaddi Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanagaddi | Post Office | 222181 | 3.5 km |
| Garthama | Post Office | 221208 | 4.5 km |
| Hiramanpur | Post Office | 221208 | 4.5 km |
Bank branches near Gadakhada
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | Belwariya Digital Branch,up | BARB0BELWAR | 7.0 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Krishna Nagar,up | BARB0KRILUC | 7.0 km |
| Indian Bank | Sindhora | IDIB000S704 | 7.0 km |
| State Bank of India | Tilamapur | SBIN0065277 | 7.0 km |
| Union Bank of India | Sindaura Bazaar | UBIN0538426 | 7.0 km |
See all bank branches in Pindra block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Gadakhada can go to a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC).
How to reach Gadakhada
Kirakat railway station (8.8 km) is the closest railhead for Gadakhada (NER zone). If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Varanasi district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, about 14 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi headquarters | District | 27 km | north |
| Pindra block (centre) | Block | 9.4 km | north |
| Kirakat (KCT) | Railway Station | 8.8 km | north |
| Khalispur (KSF) | Railway Station | 9.3 km | south-west |
| Dodhi (DHE) | Railway Station | 9.6 km | north-east |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 14 km | south |
| Prayagraj Airport | Airport | 119 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Gadakhada 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
- 7.0 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 8.8 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.0 km away, much farther than the Pindra block average of 3.8 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 8.8 km away (Kirakat). The nearest post office is about 3.5 km away, a little farther than the block average of 3.3 km.
Places near Gadakhada
These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Gadakhada (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Majhgawa Kala | Baragaon | 1.7 km | south-west |
| Jathi | Pindra | 2.1 km | south-east |
| Balipur | Lalganj | 2.1 km | east |
| Charo | Pindra | 2.7 km | south-west |
| Karemua | Pindra | 3.4 km | south |
| Basantpur | Arajiline | 3.4 km | south |
| Basantpur | Pindra | 3.4 km | south |
| Patirajpur | Pindra | 3.4 km | west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Pindra
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- To add a member to the Parivar Register (family register) of Gadakhada or correct a name, go to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
- For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.
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 Pindra 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.
Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Varanasi, Tehsil Pindra and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Khatauni.
- You can get a certified copy at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) case on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).
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, Pindra block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
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 Pindra Block Development Officer (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Gadakhada 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.
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 Pindra 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 Gadakhada
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, matter most to households in Gadakhada. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.
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 Pindra 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 Pindra 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 Pindra 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 Pindra 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 Pindra 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 Pindra 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 Gadakhada
- Elevation
- 84 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 867 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Gadakhada sits about 84 metres above sea level, close to the Varanasi district average of 81 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Gadakhada gets roughly 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat: heights within 2 km vary by only about 6 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Gadakhada
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 87%
- Tree cover 6.2%
- Built-up land 3.1%
- Grass and scrub 4.0%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Farming dominates here: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 87% of the land within roughly 2 km of Gadakhada under crops, 3% built up and 6% under trees. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Gadakhada Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Gadakhada Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Gadakhada Gram Panchayat?
Ramashray is the Gram Pradhan of Gadakhada Gram Panchayat; phone 9919431728 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026).
Who won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Gadakhada?
Radha won the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Gadakhada with 793 votes (24% of the valid votes). The current office-bearer list names Ramashray, though, so the post may have changed hands since.
How many villages are there in Gadakhada Gram Panchayat?
Gadakhada Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Dashrathpur and Garkhara.
Was the Gram Pradhan seat of Gadakhada reserved in the 2021 election?
In the 2021 panchayat election, the Gram Pradhan seat of Gadakhada was reserved for women. Before that: 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 Gadakhada?
The winner of the 2021 Gram Pradhan election in Gadakhada beat the runner-up by 30 votes (0.9% of valid votes). There were 10 candidates in the race, and 3,283 valid votes were cast.
Who was the Gram Pradhan of Gadakhada before 2021?
Earlier, the Gram Pradhan seat of Gadakhada went to Ramashre (2015). 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 Gadakhada in the 2015 panchayat election?
Turnout in Gadakhada was 58% in the 2015 panchayat election.
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How many ward members are there in Gadakhada Gram Panchayat?
Gadakhada 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 Gadakhada?
Virendra Mishra is the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) of Gadakhada; phone 9838172789 (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026). The secretary covers 8 gram panchayats, so call ahead to find out which day they’re in Gadakhada.
Which assembly constituency does Gadakhada come under?
Gadakhada comes under the Pindra Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Gadakhada?
The MLA for Pindra is Awadhesh Kumar Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2022 assembly election. They got 84,128 votes (38.3%) and won by 35,540 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Gadakhada in?
Gadakhada is in the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Gadakhada?
The Member of Parliament for Machhlishahr is Priya Saroj (Samajwadi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 4,51,292 votes (42.6%) and won by 35,850 votes.
What is the LGD code of Gadakhada Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Gadakhada Gram Panchayat is 93491. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Gadakhada?
Addresses in Gadakhada usually carry one of these PIN codes: 222181, 221208. The nearest post office is Thanagaddi (PIN 222181), about 3.5 km away as the crow flies. The panchayat office address on record is Sindhora, 222181.
What is the DIGIPIN of Gadakhada?
The DIGIPIN for Gadakhada is 2J5-PLL-2T56. 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 Gadakhada from Varanasi?
Gadakhada is about 27 km north of Varanasi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Pindra block, it is about 9.4 km north.
Which is the nearest railway station to Gadakhada?
The nearest railway station to Gadakhada is Kirakat (KCT), about 8.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Khalispur (KSF), 9.3 km; Dodhi (DHE), 9.6 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Gadakhada?
The nearest airport to Gadakhada is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 14 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Prayagraj Airport (IXD), about 119 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Gadakhada, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Gadakhada is Bank of Baroda, Belwariya Digital Branch,up (IFSC BARB0BELWAR), roughly 7.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Krishna Nagar,up (IFSC BARB0KRILUC) and Indian Bank, Sindhora (IFSC IDIB000S704). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Where are the polling centres of Gadakhada?
The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre in Gadakhada: Ragra0 Vidyalayapi0 In0 Kalej Garakhara.
Which schools are there in Gadakhada?
There is 1 government school building on record in Gadakhada: Ragra0 Vidyalayapi0 In0 Kalej Garakhara. The list draws partly on polling-centre records, so it may not include every school.
Which gram panchayats are near Gadakhada?
The closest gram panchayats to Gadakhada, as the crow flies, are Majhgawa Kala (1.7 km), Jathi (2.1 km), Balipur (2.1 km), Charo (2.7 km) and Karemua (3.4 km).
How can I complain about work in Gadakhada 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 Pindra 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 Gadakhada get land records (Khatauni)?
Go to UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), pick district Varanasi and Tehsil Pindra, then your village, to see the Khatauni. For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Pindra Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth certificate or Parivar Register (family register) copy in Gadakhada?
In Gadakhada, 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 Gadakhada?
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 Gadakhada, the Lekhpal of Pindra 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 Gadakhada?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies, UP (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC); Pindra 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 Pindra 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 Gadakhada?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Varanasi, block Pindra and panchayat Gadakhada 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 Pindra 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 Gadakhada meet?
The Gram Sabha of Gadakhada 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 Gadakhada?
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 Pindra 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; Gadakhada is in the Pindra assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Gadakhada Gram Panchayat?
Gadakhada Gram Panchayat scored 71.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 5th of 100 panchayats in Pindra block.
What is the altitude of Gadakhada above sea level?
Gadakhada is about 84 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 6 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Gadakhada get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Gadakhada gets about 870 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 Gadakhada?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Gadakhada, the land is 87% cropland, 6% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
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- 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)
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- 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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