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Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is a gram panchayat in Mujehana block of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 65485, PIN code 271302). It has one revenue village: Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh. The Gram Pradhan is Sushma. It is in Mankapur assembly constituency (MLA: Ramapati Shastri, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Gonda Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Kirtivardhan Singh).
About Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh (बनकसियाशिवरतनसिंह) lies in Mujehana block of Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh, within Gonda tehsil and the Devipatan Division. It is registered in the Local Government Directory under code 65485.
It is a single-village panchayat: Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is the only revenue village under it, and every adult voter of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is a member of its Gram Sabha.
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is located roughly 24 km south-east of the Gonda headquarters (straight-line distance). Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is about 8.2 km south-east of the centre of Mujehana block. The nearest railway station is Jhilahi at about 9.2 km.
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is one of 57 gram panchayats in Mujehana block and one of 1,054 in Gonda district. For state elections it votes in the Mankapur Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Gonda Lok Sabha constituency.
Below you will find the elected representatives of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh, 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.
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh at a glance
| Name | Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh / बनकसियाशिवरतनसिंह |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 65485 |
| Block | Mujehana |
| Tehsil | Gonda |
| District | Gonda |
| Division | Devipatan Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Mankapur |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Gonda |
| Gram Pradhan | Sushma |
| MLA | Ramapati Shastri (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 271302, 272127 |
| Coordinates | 27.1453° N, 82.2175° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Post Offices | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Ratnakar Gupta |
Map of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
Points are approximate, derived from State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Official codes for Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The DIGIPIN of the panchayat's reference point is 2JC-CKM-P5K2. 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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat
Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh 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.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh | बनकसियाशिवरतनसिंह | 174742 |
Population of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Gonda district, which Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh belongs to:
| Rural population | 32,08,890 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,04,278 |
| Rural literacy rate | 57.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 923 |
| Rural SC population share | 16.1% |
| Rural work participation | 34.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Health and household indicators for Gonda district, where Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:
| Indicator | Gonda |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 57.7% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 31.5% |
| Institutional births | 81.8% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 59.9% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 45.9% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 49.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 56.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 44.6% |
| Households with electricity | 88.9% |
| Households with health insurance | 13.4% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 100.0% |
Work and livelihood
Gonda district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Food processing (pulses). Artisans and entrepreneurs from Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Livelihoods in and around Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh 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
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is run by its elected Gram Pradhan together with the Up-Pradhan and the members of each ward. The Gram Sabha of all adult voters approves the annual plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries, while the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) assigned by the Mujehana block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth-death register.
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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh / Mujehana | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Gonda Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Mujehana | Rural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Mujehana | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Gonda | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Gonda | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Gonda | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Who represents Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh (Pradhan, MLA, MP)
The Gram Pradhan of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is Sushma; 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.
2021 Pradhan election
- Votes received
- 819
- Vote share
- 42.6%
- Winning margin
- 190
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2021
2022 election results
- Votes received
- 1,05,428
- Vote share
- 57.8%
- Winning margin
- 42,616
Source: Election Commission of India
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 · 10 Mar 2022
2024 election results
- Votes received
- 4,74,258
- Vote share
- 49.8%
- Winning margin
- 46,224
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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh: Pradhan, secretary and contacts
The Gram Pradhan listed for Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is Sushma; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Ratnakar Gupta.
| Postal address | Bankasia Shivratan Singh Post- Dhanepur Block – Mujehana Dist-gonda, 271302 |
|---|
The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 6 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh before visiting.
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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
One-third of all panchayat seats, including the post of Pradhan, are reserved for women under Article 243D of the Constitution, and the reserved seats rotate from one election to the next.
- Women among ward members
- 40%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
6 of the 15 ward members of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh are women, two in five (40%, slightly ahead of the block's 37%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 7 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh, which was reserved for women. Geeta Tiwari won with 43% of the votes, 190 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Women | Geeta Tiwari | 43%, won by 190 votes |
| 2015 | Scheduled Castes | Sushama | 36% |
| 2010 | Other Backward Class women | Phulan Kumari | – |
| 2005 | Unreserved | Jagdambika | – |
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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
During panchayat elections, voters of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh cast their ballots at the following polling centre(s) notified by the State Election Commission. Most polling centres are set up in government school buildings, so they also double as a handy list of public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Purv Madhyamik Vidyalay Banakasiya Shivaratan Sinh पूर्व माध्यमिक विद्यालय बनकसिया शिवरतन सिंह |
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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh 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
- 53.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh scored 53.5 out of 100, ranking 41st of 53 panchayats in Mujehana block (slightly behind the block average of 55.4). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That places it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Of the nine themes, Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (71.5) and weakest on “Clean and green panchayat” (32.6), a gap of 39 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 4 of the nine theme scores are above the Mujehana block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
Schools located in Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh according to available records:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Purv Madhyamik Vidyalay Banakasiya Shivaratan Sinh पूर्व माध्यमिक विद्यालय बनकसिया शिवरतन सिंह | Upper primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh are run by the state education department through the block education officer (BEO) of Mujehana. Admission is free, and families get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. For admission of a child in a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply during the state’s online admission window; scholarships for classes 9 and above are applied for on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
If someone in Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh 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 Gonda and elsewhere.
Banks, post office and CSC near Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
The postal PIN code for Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is most likely 271302, served by Bhorha 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.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhorha | Post Office | 271302 | 0.4 km |
| Sangrampur | Post Office | 272127 | 1.4 km |
| Bankati Suryabali Singh | Post Office | 271602 | 2.7 km |
Bank branches near Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
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.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Bank | Gwalior Granth | IDIB000G666 | 7.6 km |
| Indian Bank | Rahra Bazar | IDIB000R628 | 7.6 km |
| Canara Bank | Dhanipur | CNRB0001331 | 8.7 km |
| Indian Bank | Dhaneypur | IDIB000D604 | 8.7 km |
| Indian Bank | Dulhapur | IDIB000D672 | 8.7 km |
See all bank branches in Mujehana 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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
The most convenient way to reach Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh by train is via Jhilahi, about 9.2 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses connect to Mujehana and the surrounding villages.
The nearest airport is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport, roughly 45 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonda headquarters | District | 24 km | south-east |
| Mujehana block (centre) | Block | 8.2 km | south-east |
| Jhilahi (JLHI) | Railway Station | 9.2 km | south-west |
| Mankapur Jn (MUR) | Railway Station | 12 km | south |
| Motiganj (MOTG) | Railway Station | 12 km | south-west |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 45 km | south |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 130 km | east |
Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.
How far Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh 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
- 7.6 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 9.2 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.6 km away, much farther than the Mujehana block average of 4.5 km. CalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
The nearest railway station is about 9.2 km away (Jhilahi). A post office is within about 0.4 km.
Places near Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
The closest Gram Panchayats to Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh, measured as straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhoraha | Mujehana | 0.9 km | north-west |
| Dinara | Mujehana | 1.9 km | west |
| Karnupur Raja | Mankapur | 2.1 km | south |
| Datauli | Mankapur | 2.4 km | south-east |
| Sisai Bheekhpur | Mujehana | 2.7 km | south-west |
| Kolhuwa | Mujehana | 3.3 km | west |
| Gwalior Grint | Rehera Bazaar | 3.4 km | east |
| Deoria | Mankapur | 3.8 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Mujehana
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- For the Parivar Register (family register) of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh, adding a member or correcting a name, contact 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), the registrar for rural areas, within 21 days. For births in a hospital, the hospital registers it.
- 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
- Apply at a Jan Seva Kendra (CSC) or on e-District UP (edistrict.up.gov.in) with Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration.
- The application goes to Gonda Tehsil, where the Lekhpal verifies it in the village and the Revenue Inspector (Kanungo) forwards the report.
- 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)
- On UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in) choose district Gonda, Tehsil Gonda and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to view the Khatauni.
- 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
- 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.
- In rural areas the application is verified by Mujehana block officials and approved by the supply inspector / District Supply Officer.
Old-age, widow and disability pension
- 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.
- Rural applications are verified by the Mujehana Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.
MGNREGA job card and work
- Apply at Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult household members; the job card should be issued within 15 days.
- 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)
- 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.
- For details of panchayat spending or works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Mujehana 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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
Residents of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh 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 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 Mujehana 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.
| Benefit | Up to 100 days of work a year at the notified daily wage, paid into your bank/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 Mujehana 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 Mujehana 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 Mujehana 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 Mujehana 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 Mujehana 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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
- Elevation
- 106 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 1,209 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh sits about 106 metres above sea level, close to the Gonda district average of 104 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh receives roughly 1,200 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September, well above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat, heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 65%
- Tree cover 31%
- Built-up land 2.7%
- Grass and scrub 1.3%
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is unusually green: about 31% of the land within roughly 2 km is tree cover, alongside 65% cropland (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat?
What is the LGD code of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat is 65485.
How many villages are there in Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat?
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat?
The Gram Pradhan of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat is Sushma; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).
Which assembly constituency does Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh come under?
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh comes under the Mankapur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
The MLA for Mankapur is Ramapati Shastri (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2022 general election).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh in?
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is in the Gonda Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
The Member of Parliament for Gonda is Kirtivardhan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2024 Lok Sabha election).
What is the PIN code of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
The PIN code of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is most likely 271302, 272127. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.
Which is the nearest railway station to Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
The nearest railway station is Jhilahi, about 9.2 km away (straight-line).
How far is Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh from Gonda?
Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is about 24 km south-east of Gonda district headquarters (straight-line distance).
Where are the polling centres of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh are: पूर्व माध्यमिक विद्यालय बनकसिया शिवरतन सिंह.
Which is the nearest bank to Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
Nearby branches include Indian Bank, Gwalior Granth (IFSC IDIB000G666), roughly 7.6 km away.
Where can residents of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh get land records (Khatauni)?
Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Gonda and Tehsil Gonda, then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Gonda Tehsil office.
How can I complain about work in Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh Gram Panchayat?
Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Mujehana 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 Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
Bhoraha (0.9 km), Dinara (1.9 km), Karnupur Raja (2.1 km), Datauli (2.4 km) and Sisai Bheekhpur (2.7 km)
Who is the panchayat secretary of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh?
The panchayat secretary of Bankasiha Shiv Ratan Singh is Ratnakar Gupta.
Data sources and updates
Information on this page is compiled from public and open government datasets. Figures reflect each source’s reference date and may have changed since; please confirm with the concerned office for official use.
- 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)
- Digital Panchayat curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Digital Panchayat 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)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- 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
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
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Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026
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