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Maheshpur Gram Panchayat

महेशपुर · Uttar Pradesh › Bijnor › Kotwali

Villages
6
PIN code
246762
Assembly Constituency
Nagina
Gram Pradhan
Ranveer

Quick answer

Maheshpur is a gram panchayat in Kotwali block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 55262, PIN code 246762). It has 6 villages: Biharipur, Maheshpur, Naimpur Govardhan, Noor Mohmmadpur Ahatmali, Noormoh.Pur Bila Ahatmali and others. The Gram Pradhan is Ranveer. It is in Nagina assembly constituency (MLA: Manoj Kumar Paras, Samajwadi Party) and Nagina Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Chandrashekhar).

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Maheshpur Gram Panchayat

Maheshpur (महेशपुर) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Kotwali development block of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under Nagina tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Moradabad Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 55262.

Its jurisdiction spans 6 revenue villages, Biharipur, Maheshpur, Naimpur Govardhan, Noor Mohmmadpur Ahatmali, Noormoh.Pur Bila Ahatmali and Shah Alipur Heera, which share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

Maheshpur is located roughly 9.5 km north-west of the Bijnor headquarters (straight-line distance). Maheshpur is about 11 km south-west of the centre of Kotwali block. The nearest railway station is Nagina at about 5.6 km.

Maheshpur is one of 149 gram panchayats in Kotwali block and one of 1,128 in Bijnor district. For state elections it votes in the Nagina Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Nagina Lok Sabha constituency.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Maheshpur, the list of villages with Hindi names, polling centres, nearby schools, banks and health facilities, distances to the nearest towns and stations, the government schemes residents can apply for, and step-by-step guidance for common certificates and services.

Maheshpur at a glance

NameMaheshpur / महेशपुर
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code55262
BlockKotwali
TehsilNagina
DistrictBijnor
DivisionMoradabad Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages6
Assembly ConstituencyNagina
Lok Sabha ConstituencyNagina
Gram PradhanRanveer
MLAManoj Kumar Paras (Samajwadi Party)
MPChandrashekhar (Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram))
PIN code246762
Coordinates29.4814° N, 78.4522° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretaryVirendra Singh

Map of Maheshpur

Points are approximate, derived from State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Official codes for Maheshpur

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The DIGIPIN of the panchayat's reference point is 399-9C4-F7P2. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character national address grid; this code marks the mapped centre of the panchayat, not any particular house or office.

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is the permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district; eGramSwaraj, MGNREGA and many other portals identify places by it.

Villages in Maheshpur Gram Panchayat

Below are the 6 revenue village(s) that make up Maheshpur Gram Panchayat, along with their Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Use the village code to find your village quickly on government portals such as Bhulekh UP, eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Biharipur–112909
Maheshpurमहेशपुर112910
Naimpur Govardhan–112913
Noor Mohmmadpur Ahatmali–112911
Noormoh.Pur Bila Ahatmali–112912
Shah Alipur Heera–112914

Population of Maheshpur

Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Bijnor district, which Maheshpur belongs to:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population27,57,401
Rural households4,78,997
Rural literacy rate68.5%
Rural sex ratio917
Rural SC population share26.0%
Rural work participation30.0%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

Health and household indicators for Bijnor district, where Maheshpur is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:

IndicatorBijnor
Women who are literate72.8%
Women with 10+ years of schooling39.7%
Institutional births83.7%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated90.6%
Children under 5 who are stunted36.2%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic46.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel45.8%
Households with improved sanitation78.2%
Households with electricity96.1%
Households with health insurance18.8%
Households with improved drinking water99.7%

Work and livelihood

Bijnor district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Wood craft. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Maheshpur working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Livelihoods in and around Maheshpur typically combine small-holder agriculture with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. MGNREGA guarantees up to 100 days of work per household per year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations; job cards are issued by the gram panchayat and wages are paid directly into bank or post office accounts.

Administration

Maheshpur Gram Panchayat is governed by an elected Gram Pradhan (village head), an Up-Pradhan and ward members, all chosen by the Gram Sabha, every adult registered voter of the panchayat’s villages. Day-to-day records are kept by the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) posted by Kotwali block, who also registers births and deaths for the panchayat.

Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh is required 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 must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests) to review the accounts and approve the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on the eGramSwaraj portal.

Key offices for residents of Maheshpur
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanMaheshpurDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Maheshpur / KotwaliFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalNagina TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)KotwaliRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)KotwaliPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMNaginaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)BijnorOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)BijnorOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Maheshpur (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Maheshpur is Ranveer; contacts for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are listed under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan serves a five-year term. The Gram Pradhan convenes the Gram Sabha, decides, with the panchayat, how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on works such as drains, lanes, hand pumps and street lights, and recommends beneficiaries for pensions, housing and ration cards.

Gram PradhanRanveerMaheshpur Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2015 Pradhan election

Votes received
411
Vote share
29.9%
Contact 72XXX XXX05

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2015

MLA · Vidhan SabhaManoj Kumar ParasNagina Assembly constituencySamajwadi Party

2022 election results

Votes received
96,680
Vote share
43.5%
Winning margin
26,338
Runner-upDr Yashwant Singh

Source: Election Commission of India
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 · 10 Mar 2022

MP · Lok SabhaChandrashekharNagina Lok Sabha constituencyAazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)

2024 election results

Votes received
5,12,552
Vote share
51.2%
Winning margin
1,51,473
Runner-upOm Kumar

Source: Election Commission of India
Lok Sabha 2024 · 4 Jun 2024

The MLA represents the area in the state assembly and can recommend works such as roads and school buildings from the MLA Local Area Development fund; the MP represents it in the Lok Sabha and can sanction works under MPLADS.

Who runs Maheshpur: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Maheshpur is Ranveer; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Virendra Singh.

Gram PradhanRanveer 72XXX XXX05
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Virendra Singh 94XXX XXX08
Postal addressNagina, 246762

The panchayat has 14 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Maheshpur before visiting.

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, as listed on 14 October 2026. Wrong or outdated? Report a correction · Want a number removed?

Panchayat elections

In the 2015 panchayat election, the Pradhan's seat of Maheshpur was unreserved and was won by Ranveer. 2015HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2015UnreservedRanveer30%
2010Other Backward ClassesSateesh Kumar–
2005Scheduled CastesMukhram Singh–

Results come 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. Losing candidates are not named.

Polling centres in Maheshpur

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre(s) for Maheshpur. These are usually government primary or upper-primary school buildings; the same buildings are often used as polling stations for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections as well.

Name
Pathamik Vidyalay Maheshapur Hiravali
पाथमिक विद्यालय महेशपुर हीरावाली

Citizens aged 18 or above can register as voters by submitting Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through their Booth Level Officer (BLO). Note that the electoral roll for panchayat elections is prepared separately by the State Election Commission, check your name on sec.up.nic.in or ask at the block office before a panchayat poll.

How Maheshpur scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj scores every gram panchayat from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals, using about 150 indicators reported by the panchayats and validated by block and district officials.

PAI score
60.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Maheshpur scored 60.4 out of 100, ranking 69th of 100 panchayats in Kotwali block (slightly behind the block average of 62.3). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That places 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

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods75.0
Healthy panchayat67.9
Child-friendly panchayat53.0
Water-sufficient panchayat48.0
Clean and green panchayat53.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure67.0
Socially just and secured80.3
Good governance70.9
Women-friendly panchayat40.2

Of the nine themes, Maheshpur is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (80.3) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (40.2), a gap of 40 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Kotwali block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Maheshpur

Government school buildings identified in Maheshpur (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Pathamik Vidyalay Maheshapur Hiravali
पाथमिक विद्यालय महेशपुर हीरावाली
Primary school

Children aged 6–14 from Maheshpur are entitled to free education 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), 25% of entry-level seats in private schools are reserved for children from disadvantaged groups, the state opens online applications every admission season. Students from the panchayat can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarship.up.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Maheshpur

If someone in Maheshpur needs care, the local ASHA can arrange free transport under Janani Suraksha Yojana for pregnant women; dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for maternal and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY / Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan) at a Jan Seva Kendra or with the help of the ASHA, giving cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Bijnor and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Maheshpur

The postal PIN code for Maheshpur is most likely 246762, served by Bhogli Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below; India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) accounts, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF and recurring deposits can be opened at any of them, and the village postman can make Aadhaar-enabled cash withdrawals at your doorstep.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
BhogliPost Office2467621.0 km
IslamabadPost Office2467624.2 km
Nagina BazarPost Office2467624.3 km

Bank branches near Maheshpur

These branches are in the PIN-code areas closest to this panchayat (distance is approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
AU Small Finance BankNajibabadAUBL000518215 km
Bank of BarodaMauzam Pur Narain, UpBARB0MAUZAM15 km
Bank of BarodaNajibabad Br, Dist Bijnor, UpBARB0NAJIBA15 km
Bank of IndiaNajibabadBKID000716215 km
Canara BankNajibabadCNRB000219615 km

See all bank branches in Kotwali block

Residents without a bank account can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account at any of these branches or through a Bank Mitra (business correspondent) in the village with just Aadhaar. A Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre) can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Maheshpur

Nagina railway station (5.6 km) is the closest railhead for Maheshpur. Travellers from farther away can also come to the Bijnor district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport, roughly 83 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Bijnor headquartersDistrict9.5 kmnorth-west
Kotwali block (centre)Block11 kmsouth-west
Nagina (NGG)Railway Station5.6 kmsouth-west
Bundki (BEK)Railway Station7.3 kmnorth-west
Puraini (PNI)Railway Station10 kmsouth
Dehradun Jolly Grant AirportAirport83 kmnorth
Moradabad AirportAirport87 kmsouth-east

Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.

How far Maheshpur is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. Roads add to these, so travel distances are usually 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
15 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
Nearest railway station
5.6 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 15 km away, farther than for 92% of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh. A Bank Mitra or the post office's India Post Payments Bank can fill the gap for small transactions. CalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation

The nearest railway station is about 5.6 km away (Nagina). A post office is within about 1.0 km.

Places near Maheshpur

These are the Gram Panchayats nearest to Maheshpur (straight-line distance), useful for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Gram PanchayatBlockDistanceDirection
RampurchajmalKotwali1.2 kmnorth-west
KazipuraimmaKotwali1.2 kmwest
QaziwalaMohammedpur Deomal1.5 kmsouth-east
KamaalpurbhogaKotwali1.6 kmnorth-west
ShahmujaffarpurKotwali1.6 kmnorth-east
KharullapurKotwali2.1 kmsouth
BhogliKotwali2.9 kmnorth
HaqikatpursashuKotwali4.0 kmsouth-west

Other Gram Panchayats in Kotwali

Aalealipur Abdipurherbansh Abdulfazalpurbani Abdullapurkureshi Ajupurarani Alauddinpur Alhedadpur{Khajva} Alipura Ganga Alipurajat Alipurmaan Allahahedi Aslampur Bhullan Aurangabad Azampur Parma Babansaray Badhala Bedarbakpurjado Begampur Chaymal Begampurhare Benipur Bhagwanpur Bhogli Bhogpur Binjahedi Budhabala Chakudaychand Chandupura Fatahpur Fazalpur Bhau Garabpur Ghansurpur Amroli Gopiwala Goshpursadat Hajimohd.purkot Haqikatpurgangwali Haqikatpursashu Hargabchadan Harganpur Hasanalipur Dharma Hasanalipur Heera Herbanshpurdhrak Huseinabad Inayatpur Ishahilpurdami Ishlamabad Jafarpur Jaganathpur Mehru Jaggannathpur Jahanabad Jahangeerpurkhash Jamalpur Banger Jamalpur Matlub Jamalpurdeekli Jhilmila Kakarpur Kalakhedi Kalyanpur Kamaalpurbhoga Kamruddin Nagar Kanakpur Kandarwala Karondachohder Karondapachdu Kashbakotra Kayamnagerdodrajpur Kazipuraimma Khanpurmanak Kharullapur Khijarpurjaggu Khurampurdallu Khurampurkhadak Khushalpurdewansingh Khushalpurmatheri Kiratpur Kirtonagli Kishanpurkunda Kotwaali Kunjeta Ladpur Madpurasultaan Maheshwerijat Mahmudpurnarayan Majhedashakru Makandpur Rajmal Malakpur Dehri Malakpurabdulla Manabberpursaid Masuri Maujampur Dayal Mehmudpurbhawata Mirza Alipur Bhara Mitthepur Mo.purtirlok Modh.asiqpurbhure Mohd.purherbansh Mohideenpur Murtjapur Mushtfapurbhurapur Mussypur Narullapur Nenpura Nijampurdevsi Nuralipurbhagwat Nurpurarab Pakhanpur Pitanhedi Puraeni Raipuri Garhi Rajopursadat Rajpura Ramjiwala Rampurchajmal Rampurdas Rasulpurjagan Rasulpurmujafer1 Rathupura Rawal Hedi Khajuri Raypursadat Roshanpurpratap Sabuwala Sadatpurgadi Saidpura Gajju Samaspurnaseeb Samaspursaddo Sarai Dadumber Sardarpur Sedkhedi Sedpurimahichand Shadipur Shahalipur Asha Shahmujaffarpur Shahwazpur Shalipurkotra Sharfudeennagar Sharifpur Malakpur Shaubalagosibala Shekhpuraturk Shernagarnareni Sikkawala Su.aa.purbaniganesh Sulemanpurshikohpur Takipur Narottam Tandamaidas Tarapur Telipara Tukhmapurherbansh Ugersanpur Umarpur Barkhera

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Maheshpur, adding a member or correcting a name, contact the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) with Aadhaar and proof of birth.
  2. For a certified copy, apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in).

Birth and death certificates

  1. Report a birth or death in the village to the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari), the registrar for rural areas, within 21 days. For births in a hospital, the hospital registers it.
  2. The certificate can be downloaded from crsorgi.gov.in. Delayed registration after 21 days may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar / SDM.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to Nagina Tehsil, where the Lekhpal verifies it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) forwards the report.
  3. The Tehsildar / SDM issues the digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days; track the status online with your application number.

Khatauni (land record) and Dakhil-Kharij (mutation)

  1. On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in) choose district Bijnor, Tehsil Nagina and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to view the Khatauni.
  2. A certified copy is available at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or the Tehsil office. Track Dakhil-Kharij (mutation) cases on Revenue court case status (Vaad) (vaad.up.nic.in).

Ration card

  1. Apply for a new ration card or to add members on Food and Civil Supplies (fcs.up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC). Cards are issued in the name of the senior woman of the household.
  2. In rural areas the application is verified by Kotwali block officials and approved by the supply inspector / District Supply Officer.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on Social pension portal (SSPY) (sspy-up.gov.in) or through a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC), attaching age (or spouse’s death / disability) proof, income certificate, Aadhaar and bank passbook.
  2. Rural applications are verified by the Kotwali Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Maheshpur gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult household members; the job card should be issued within 15 days.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt, if work is not given within 15 days you are entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with the job card number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. File a complaint about any government service on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) or call 1076; it is routed to the responsible officer and you can track the outcome online.
  2. For details of panchayat spending or works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Kotwali block; works and payments are also visible on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change from time to time; confirm with the concerned office before applying.

Government schemes for residents of Maheshpur

Residents of Maheshpur can benefit from a number of welfare schemes. The list below covers housing, employment, farming, pensions, health, education and women’s welfare, with the local office where each application is made.

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 MGNREGA wages and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Kotwali block office

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA)

Legal guarantee of up to 100 days of paid unskilled work per rural household per year, on works such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds.

BenefitUp to 100 days of work a year at the notified daily wage, paid into your bank/post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Kotwali 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the Kotwali 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitFree wheat/rice every month
Who can applyHouseholds holding a Priority Household (PHH) or Antyodaya (AAY) ration card
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Kotwali 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 applyAge 60+ and family income within the notified rural limit
Where to applyonline, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and the Kotwali 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 applyWidowed women 18+ within the notified income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyDisability of 40%+ (medical certificate / UDID) within the income limit
Where to applyonline 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the Kotwali 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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.

BenefitUp to ₹25,000 in six instalments
Who can applyGirls of UP families with annual income up to ₹3 lakh (max. two daughters per family)
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

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Terrain and climate of Maheshpur

Elevation
247 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,115 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Maheshpur sits about 247 metres above sea level, noticeably lower than the Bijnor district average of 277 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Maheshpur receives roughly 1,100 mm of rain a year, 84% of it between June and September, slightly above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat, heights within 2 km vary by only about 8 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around -1°C.

Land cover around Maheshpur

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 72%
  • Tree cover 20%
  • Built-up land 3.9%
  • Water and wetland 0.7%
  • Grass and scrub 2.6%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Farming dominates the landscape: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 72% of the land within roughly 2 km of Maheshpur under crops, 4% built up and 20% under trees, with 1% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

Maheshpur Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Maheshpur Gram Panchayat?

Maheshpur Gram Panchayat is in Kotwali development block of Bijnor district, under Nagina tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Maheshpur Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Maheshpur Gram Panchayat is 55262.

How many villages are there in Maheshpur Gram Panchayat?

Maheshpur Gram Panchayat has 6 revenue village(s): Biharipur, Maheshpur, Naimpur Govardhan, Noor Mohmmadpur Ahatmali, Noormoh.Pur Bila Ahatmali and Shah Alipur Heera.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Maheshpur Gram Panchayat?

The Gram Pradhan of Maheshpur Gram Panchayat is Ranveer; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).

Which assembly constituency does Maheshpur come under?

Maheshpur comes under the Nagina Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Maheshpur?

The MLA for Nagina is Manoj Kumar Paras (Samajwadi Party) (2022 general election).

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Maheshpur in?

Maheshpur is in the Nagina Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Maheshpur?

The Member of Parliament for Nagina is Chandrashekhar (Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram)) (2024 Lok Sabha election).

What is the PIN code of Maheshpur?

The PIN code of Maheshpur is most likely 246762. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Maheshpur?

The nearest railway station is Nagina, about 5.6 km away (straight-line).

How far is Maheshpur from Bijnor?

Maheshpur is about 9.5 km north-west of Bijnor district headquarters (straight-line distance).

Where are the polling centres of Maheshpur?

According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Maheshpur are: पाथमिक विद्यालय महेशपुर हीरावाली.

Which is the nearest bank to Maheshpur?

Nearby branches include AU Small Finance Bank, Najibabad (IFSC AUBL0005182), roughly 15 km away.

Where can residents of Maheshpur get land records (Khatauni)?

Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Bijnor and Tehsil Nagina, then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Nagina Tehsil office.

How can I complain about work in Maheshpur Gram Panchayat?

Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Kotwali block, or register it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) / helpline 1076. Panchayat spending can be checked on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Which gram panchayats are near Maheshpur?

Rampurchajmal (1.2 km), Kazipuraimma (1.2 km), Qaziwala (1.5 km), Kamaalpurbhoga (1.6 km) and Shahmujaffarpur (1.6 km)

Who is the panchayat secretary of Maheshpur?

The panchayat secretary of Maheshpur is Virendra Singh.

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Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026

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