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Kolhai Gram Panchayat

कोल्हाई · Uttar Pradesh › Budaun › Sahaswan

Villages
1
PIN code
243638
Gram Pradhan
Sakuntla

Quick answer

Kolhai is a gram panchayat in Sahaswan block of Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 56435, PIN code 243638). It has one revenue village: Kolhai. The Gram Pradhan is Sakuntla.

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

About Kolhai Gram Panchayat

Kolhai (कोल्हाई) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Sahaswan development block of Budaun district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under Sahaswan tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Bareilly Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 56435.

The panchayat consists of a single revenue village, Kolhai, so the Gram Sabha here is made up of all registered voters of that village.

For rail travel, Kachhiaa station (around 11 km away) is the closest.

Within Sahaswan block there are 104 gram panchayats (and 1,038 across Budaun district); Kolhai is one of them.

This page brings together everything a resident or visitor of Kolhai usually needs: who the Gram Pradhan, MLA and MP are, which villages make up the panchayat, where the polling booths and nearby facilities are, which welfare schemes apply, and how to get documents such as family register copies, income or caste certificates.

Kolhai at a glance

NameKolhai / कोल्हाई
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code56435
BlockSahaswan
TehsilSahaswan
DistrictBudaun
DivisionBareilly Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Gram PradhanSakuntla
PIN code243638
Schools2
Polling Centres2
Panchayat SecretaryBhanu Pratap Singh

Official codes for Kolhai

LGD code
PIN code

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 Kolhai Gram Panchayat

The table lists every revenue village recorded under Kolhai Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory, with its Hindi name and official village code. These codes are the same ones used on land records (Bhulekh), ration-card and scheme portals, so they are useful when filling online forms.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Kolhaiकोल्हाई128160

Population of Kolhai

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population30,37,301
Rural households5,05,491
Rural literacy rate49.6%
Rural sex ratio863
Rural SC population share18.2%
Rural work participation30.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorBudaun
Women who are literate49.7%
Women with 10+ years of schooling21.6%
Institutional births72.3%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated69.5%
Children under 5 who are stunted51.8%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic55.3%
Households using clean cooking fuel39.8%
Households with improved sanitation69.7%
Households with electricity80.7%
Households with health insurance13.6%
Households with improved drinking water99.8%

Work and livelihood

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

As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, farming, wheat in the Rabi season and paddy in the Kharif season, depending on the area, along with dairy and wage work under MGNREGA, is the main source of livelihood around Kolhai. Households can get a MGNREGA job card from the gram panchayat for up to 100 days of paid work a year, and farmers can register for PM-KISAN and Kisan Credit Cards through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.

Administration

Kolhai 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 Sahaswan 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 Kolhai
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanKolhaiDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Kolhai / SahaswanFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalSahaswan TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)SahaswanRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)SahaswanPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMSahaswanCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)BudaunOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)BudaunOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Kolhai (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Kolhai is Sakuntla; 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 PradhanSakuntlaKolhai Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
1,089
Vote share
63.5%
Winning margin
650
Contact 93XXX XXX29

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2021

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 Kolhai: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Kolhai is Sakuntla; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Bhanu Pratap Singh.

Gram PradhanSakuntla 93XXX XXX29
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Bhanu Pratap Singh 97XXX XXX90
Postal addressShaswan, 243638

The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 7 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 10 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Kolhai 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 2021 panchayat election, 6 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Kolhai, which was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Meena Devi won with 64% of the votes, 650 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Other Backward ClassesMeena Devi64%, won by 650 votes
2015UnreservedShakuntala34%

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 Kolhai

The State Election Commission lists 2 polling centre(s) for Kolhai. 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
Juniyar Haiskul Kolhai
जूनियर हाईस्कूल कोल्हाई
Prathamik Pathashala Kolhai
प्राथमिक पाठशाला कोल्हाई

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 Kolhai 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
60.8/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Kolhai scored 60.8 out of 100, ranking 34th of 100 panchayats in Sahaswan block (slightly ahead of the block average of 57.7). 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 livelihoods66.8
Healthy panchayat74.5
Child-friendly panchayat56.2
Water-sufficient panchayat54.3
Clean and green panchayat55.3
Self-sufficient infrastructure65.7
Socially just and secured69.7
Good governance62.8
Women-friendly panchayat47.2

Of the nine themes, Kolhai is strongest on “Healthy panchayat” (74.5) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (47.2), a gap of 27 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 6 of the nine theme scores are above the Sahaswan block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Kolhai

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

NameType
Juniyar Haiskul Kolhai
जूनियर हाईस्कूल कोल्हाई
Junior high school
Prathamik Pathashala Kolhai
प्राथमिक पाठशाला कोल्हाई
Primary school

Children aged 6–14 from Kolhai 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 Kolhai

Primary health care for Kolhai is organised in tiers: the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre are the first contact, the ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) provides immunisation and antenatal care, the Primary Health Centre (PHC) covers about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC) at block level, usually in or near Sahaswan, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases are referred to the district hospital in Budaun.

Banks, post office and CSC near Kolhai

Mail to Kolhai usually goes to PIN 243638 (Kariyaban Post Office). Post offices near the panchayat are shown below; besides letters and parcels, they offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).

NameTypePIN codeDistance
KariyabanPost Office2436382.3 km
Mustafabad JarethaPost Office2436383.1 km
KolhaiPost Office2436384.5 km

Bank branches near Kolhai

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
Bank of BarodaMuzaria, UpBARB0BLYMRA4.1 km
Central Bank of IndiaSahaswanCBIN02823404.1 km
Canara BankSahaswanCNRB00077174.1 km
HDFC BankSahaswanHDFC00085714.1 km
State Bank of IndiaSahaswanSBIN00007464.1 km

See all bank branches in Sahaswan block

A Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with RuPay card and accident insurance) can be opened with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For online government services, income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards, residents of Kolhai can visit a Jan Seva Kendra.

How to reach Kolhai

Kachhiaa railway station (11 km) is the closest railhead for Kolhai (NER zone). Travellers from farther away can also come to the Budaun district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Bareilly Air Force Station, roughly 75 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Kachhiaa (KCU)Railway Station11 km
Kachhia Bridge (KCO)Railway Station13 km
Bitrol (BTRI)Railway Station14 km
Bareilly Air Force StationAirport75 km
Moradabad AirportAirport86 km

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

Places near Kolhai

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Kolhai, 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 Sahaswan 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 Budaun, Tehsil Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Kolhai 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 Sahaswan 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 Kolhai

The following central and Government of Uttar Pradesh schemes are most relevant to households in Kolhai. Each card says who is eligible, what you get and where to apply locally; open a scheme for the full eligibility rules, documents and step-by-step application process.

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 Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan 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 Sahaswan 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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Kolhai Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Kolhai Gram Panchayat?

Kolhai Gram Panchayat is in Sahaswan development block of Budaun district, under Sahaswan tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Kolhai Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kolhai Gram Panchayat is 56435.

How many villages are there in Kolhai Gram Panchayat?

Kolhai Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Kolhai.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kolhai Gram Panchayat?

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

What is the PIN code of Kolhai?

The PIN code of Kolhai is most likely 243638. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kolhai?

The nearest railway station is Kachhiaa, about 11 km away (straight-line).

Where are the polling centres of Kolhai?

According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Kolhai are: जूनियर हाईस्कूल कोल्हाई and प्राथमिक पाठशाला कोल्हाई.

Which is the nearest bank to Kolhai?

Nearby branches include Bank of Baroda, Muzaria, Up (IFSC BARB0BLYMRA), roughly 4.1 km away.

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

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

How can I complain about work in Kolhai Gram Panchayat?

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

Who is the panchayat secretary of Kolhai?

The panchayat secretary of Kolhai is Bhanu Pratap Singh.

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