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Sukwan Gram Panchayat

Uttar Pradesh › Jhansi › Babina

Villages
1
PIN code
284305
Assembly Constituency
Babina
Gram Pradhan
श्री मजबूत यादव

Quick answer

Sukwan is a gram panchayat in Babina block of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 264883, PIN code 284305). It has one revenue village: Sukwan. The Gram Pradhan is श्री मजबूत यादव. It is in Babina assembly constituency (MLA: Rajeev Singh ''Parichha'', Bharatiya Janata Party) and Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Anurag Sharma).

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

About Sukwan Gram Panchayat

Sukwan is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Babina development block of Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under Jhansi tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Jhansi Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 264883.

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

The nearest railway station is Khajraha at about 3.6 km.

Sukwan is one of 56 gram panchayats in Babina block and one of 496 in Jhansi district. For state elections it votes in the Babina Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Sukwan, 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.

Sukwan at a glance

NameSukwan
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code264883
BlockBabina
TehsilJhansi
DistrictJhansi
DivisionJhansi Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyBabina
Lok Sabha ConstituencyJhansi
Gram Pradhanश्री मजबूत यादव
MLARajeev Singh ''Parichha'' (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPAnurag Sharma (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code284305, 284135
Panchayat Secretaryश्री प्रवेश कुमार राजपूत

Official codes for Sukwan

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 Sukwan Gram Panchayat

Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Sukwan 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
Sukwan–152793

Population of Sukwan

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population11,65,119
Rural households2,15,843
Rural literacy rate70.2%
Rural sex ratio893
Rural SC population share32.1%
Rural work participation45.4%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorJhansi
Women who are literate69.2%
Women with 10+ years of schooling43.3%
Institutional births92.9%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated44.5%
Children under 5 who are stunted40.9%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic41.3%
Households using clean cooking fuel51.9%
Households with improved sanitation73.2%
Households with electricity95.2%
Households with health insurance11.4%
Households with improved drinking water96.8%

Work and livelihood

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

Livelihoods in and around Sukwan 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

Sukwan 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 Babina 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 Sukwan
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanSukwanDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Sukwan / BabinaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalJhansi TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)BabinaRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)BabinaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMJhansiCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)JhansiOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)JhansiOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Sukwan (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Sukwan is श्री मजबूत यादव; 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 Pradhanश्री मजबूत यादवSukwan Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
452
Vote share
53.0%
Winning margin
78
Contact 96XXX XXX22

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

MLA · Vidhan SabhaRajeev Singh ''Parichha''Babina Assembly constituencyBharatiya Janata Party

2022 election results

Votes received
1,17,938
Vote share
50.5%
Winning margin
44,454
Runner-upYashpal Singh Yadav

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

MP · Lok SabhaAnurag SharmaJhansi Lok Sabha constituencyBharatiya Janata Party

2024 election results

Votes received
6,90,316
Vote share
50.0%
Winning margin
1,02,614
Runner-upPradeep Jain "aditya"

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 Sukwan: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Sukwan is श्री मजबूत यादव; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is श्री प्रवेश कुमार राजपूत.

Gram Pradhanश्री मजबूत यादव 96XXX XXX22
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)श्री प्रवेश कुमार राजपूत 94XXX XXX59
Postal addressग्राम सुकुवां पोस्ट मानपुर, 284305

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Sukwan 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 Sukwan, which was reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Rajpat won with 53% of the votes, 78 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Scheduled Caste womenRajpat53%, won by 78 votes

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 Sukwan

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 Sukwan 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
55.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Sukwan scored 55.5 out of 100, ranking 35th of 56 panchayats in Babina block (about the same as the block average of 56.8). 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 livelihoods65.9
Healthy panchayat69.6
Child-friendly panchayat51.2
Water-sufficient panchayat44.0
Clean and green panchayat46.5
Self-sufficient infrastructure53.5
Socially just and secured69.4
Good governance69.7
Women-friendly panchayat40.2

Of the nine themes, Sukwan is strongest on “Good governance” (69.7) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (40.2), a gap of 30 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Babina block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Sukwan

Children aged 6–14 from Sukwan 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 Sukwan

If someone in Sukwan 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 Jhansi and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Sukwan

The postal PIN code for Sukwan is most likely 284305, served by Parichha Thermal Power Project 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
Parichha Thermal Power ProjectPost Office2843054.3 km
33 Bn Pac JhansiPost Office28413511 km
RajapurPost Office28441911 km

Bank branches near Sukwan

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
Punjab National BankHasariPUNB09892004.3 km
Canara BankTundlaCNRB00003746.7 km
Canara BankBachagaonCNRB00015806.7 km
Canara BankMohammadabadCNRB00049336.7 km
Canara BankNagla JhammanCNRB00193776.7 km

See all bank branches in Babina 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 Sukwan

Khajraha railway station (3.6 km) is the closest railhead for Sukwan. Travellers from farther away can also come to the Jhansi district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, roughly 109 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Khajraha (KHJ)Railway Station3.6 km
Bijauli (BJI)Railway Station6.6 km
Babina (BAB)Railway Station11 km
Gwalior AirportAirport109 km
Khajuraho AirportAirport157 km

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

Places near Sukwan

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

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

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Sukwan 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 Babina 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 Sukwan

Residents of Sukwan 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 Babina 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 Babina 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 Babina 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 Babina 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 Babina 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 Babina 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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Sukwan Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Sukwan Gram Panchayat?

Sukwan Gram Panchayat is in Babina development block of Jhansi district, under Jhansi tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Sukwan Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sukwan Gram Panchayat is 264883.

How many villages are there in Sukwan Gram Panchayat?

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

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Sukwan Gram Panchayat?

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

Which assembly constituency does Sukwan come under?

Sukwan comes under the Babina Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Sukwan?

The MLA for Babina is Rajeev Singh ''Parichha'' (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2022 general election).

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sukwan in?

Sukwan is in the Jhansi Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Sukwan?

The Member of Parliament for Jhansi is Anurag Sharma (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2024 Lok Sabha election).

What is the PIN code of Sukwan?

The PIN code of Sukwan is most likely 284305, 284135. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Sukwan?

The nearest railway station is Khajraha, about 3.6 km away (straight-line).

Which is the nearest bank to Sukwan?

Nearby branches include Punjab National Bank, Hasari (IFSC PUNB0989200), roughly 4.3 km away.

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

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

How can I complain about work in Sukwan Gram Panchayat?

Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Babina 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 Sukwan?

The panchayat secretary of Sukwan is श्री प्रवेश कुमार राजपूत.

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Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026

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