Gram PanchayatOpen government data

Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat

Uttar Pradesh › Jaunpur › Suitha Kala

Villages
1
PIN code
227405
Gram Pradhan
Surendra Pratap Singh

Quick answer

Chhitam Patti is a gram panchayat in Suitha Kala block of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 271835, PIN code 227405). It has one revenue village: Chhitam Patti. The Gram Pradhan is Surendra Pratap Singh.

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

About Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat

Chhitam Patti is a village-level local government (Gram Panchayat) in Suitha Kala block, Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. For land and revenue matters it falls in Shahganj tehsil, and the district belongs to the Varanasi Division. The official LGD code of this panchayat is 271835.

It is a single-village panchayat: Chhitam Patti is the only revenue village under it, and every adult voter of Chhitam Patti is a member of its Gram Sabha.

The nearest railway station is Harpalganj at about 5.1 km.

Chhitam Patti is one of 79 gram panchayats in Suitha Kala block and one of 1,749 in Jaunpur district.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Chhitam Patti, 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.

Chhitam Patti at a glance

NameChhitam Patti
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code271835
BlockSuitha Kala
TehsilShahganj
DistrictJaunpur
DivisionVaranasi Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Gram PradhanSurendra Pratap Singh
PIN code227405, 224001
Panchayat SecretaryJay Shankar Dayal

Official codes for Chhitam Patti

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 Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat

Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Chhitam Patti 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
Chhitam Patti–200137

Population of Chhitam Patti

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population41,47,624
Rural households6,13,244
Rural literacy rate70.8%
Rural sex ratio1,032
Rural SC population share23.1%
Rural work participation32.4%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorJaunpur
Women who are literate75.9%
Women with 10+ years of schooling52.7%
Institutional births88.8%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated75.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted40.5%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic34.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel55.2%
Households with improved sanitation62.6%
Households with electricity98.2%
Households with health insurance12.0%
Households with improved drinking water99.1%

Work and livelihood

Jaunpur district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Woollen carpets (durries). Artisans and entrepreneurs from Chhitam Patti working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Livelihoods in and around Chhitam Patti 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

Chhitam Patti 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 Suitha Kala 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 Chhitam Patti
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanChhitam PattiDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Chhitam Patti / Suitha KalaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalShahganj TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)Suitha KalaRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)Suitha KalaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMShahganjCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)JaunpurOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)JaunpurOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Chhitam Patti (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Chhitam Patti is Surendra Pratap Singh; 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 PradhanSurendra Pratap SinghChhitam Patti Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
236
Vote share
34.5%
Winning margin
34
Contact 99XXX XXX54

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 Chhitam Patti: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Chhitam Patti is Surendra Pratap Singh; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Jay Shankar Dayal.

Gram PradhanSurendra Pratap Singh 99XXX XXX54
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Jay Shankar Dayal 90XXX XXX90
Postal addressIshapur, 227405

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 7 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Chhitam Patti 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, 5 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Chhitam Patti, which was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Chhotellal won with 34% of the votes, 34 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Scheduled CastesChhotellal34%, won by 34 votes
2015UnreservedSurendra Pratap42%

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 Chhitam Patti

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 Chhitam Patti 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
54.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Chhitam Patti scored 54.5 out of 100, ranking 59th of 79 panchayats in Suitha Kala block (slightly behind the block average of 56.9). 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

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods50.2
Healthy panchayat65.0
Child-friendly panchayat61.9
Water-sufficient panchayat48.3
Clean and green panchayat46.3
Self-sufficient infrastructure77.8
Socially just and secured53.2
Good governance63.0
Women-friendly panchayat35.9

Of the nine themes, Chhitam Patti is strongest on “Self-sufficient infrastructure” (77.8) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (35.9), a gap of 42 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 3 of the nine theme scores are above the Suitha Kala block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Chhitam Patti

Children aged 6–14 from Chhitam Patti 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 Chhitam Patti

If someone in Chhitam Patti 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 Jaunpur and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Chhitam Patti

The postal PIN code for Chhitam Patti is most likely 227405, served by Thengaha 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
ThengahaPost Office2274054.3 km
ManapurPost Office2240014.3 km
SingramauPost Office2221754.5 km

Bank branches near Chhitam Patti

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 IndiaShahganjBKID00070426.5 km
Bank of IndiaSipahBKID00070446.5 km
HDFC BankJaunpur IiHDFC00077856.5 km
IDFC FIRST BankJaunpur BranchIDFB00224516.5 km
Kotak Mahindra BankChhabilepurKKBK00053716.5 km

See all bank branches in Suitha Kala 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 Chhitam Patti

Harpalganj railway station (5.1 km) is the closest railhead for Chhitam Patti. Travellers from farther away can also come to the Jaunpur district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, roughly 73 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Harpalganj (HRPG)Railway Station5.1 km
Nima Gopalpur (NIMG)Railway Station7.6 km
Srikrishna Nagar (SKN)Railway Station9.7 km
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport73 km
Prayagraj AirportAirport83 km

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

Places near Chhitam Patti

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Chhitam Patti, 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 Shahganj 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 Jaunpur, Tehsil Shahganj 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 Suitha Kala 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 Suitha Kala Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Chhitam Patti 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 Suitha Kala 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 Chhitam Patti

Residents of Chhitam Patti 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 Suitha Kala 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 Suitha Kala 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 Suitha Kala 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 Suitha Kala 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 Suitha Kala 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 Suitha Kala 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

Browse all government schemes

Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat?

Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat is in Suitha Kala development block of Jaunpur district, under Shahganj tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat is 271835.

How many villages are there in Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat?

Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Chhitam Patti.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat?

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

What is the PIN code of Chhitam Patti?

The PIN code of Chhitam Patti is most likely 227405, 224001. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Chhitam Patti?

The nearest railway station is Harpalganj, about 5.1 km away (straight-line).

Which is the nearest bank to Chhitam Patti?

Nearby branches include Bank of India, Shahganj (IFSC BKID0007042), roughly 6.5 km away.

Where can residents of Chhitam Patti get land records (Khatauni)?

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

How can I complain about work in Chhitam Patti Gram Panchayat?

Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Suitha Kala 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 Chhitam Patti?

The panchayat secretary of Chhitam Patti is Jay Shankar Dayal.

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.

Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026

How we collect and label data · Disclaimer

Add or correct information (Pradhan, secretary, contact)