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Pashchim Sharira is a gram panchayat in Sarsawan block of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 72972, PIN code 272195). The Gram Pradhan is Pramila Devi.
About Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat
Pashchim Sharira is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Sarsawan development block of Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Prayagraj Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 72972.
The nearest railway station is Shujaatpur at about 25 km.
Pashchim Sharira is one of 60 gram panchayats in Sarsawan block and one of 476 in Kaushambi district.
Below you will find the elected representatives of Pashchim Sharira, 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.
Pashchim Sharira at a glance
| Name | Pashchim Sharira |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 72972 |
| Block | Sarsawan |
| District | Kaushambi |
| Division | Prayagraj Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 0 |
| Gram Pradhan | Pramila Devi |
| PIN code | 272195, 212214 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Doodhnath Patel |
Official codes for Pashchim Sharira
| 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.
Population of Pashchim Sharira
Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Kaushambi district, which Pashchim Sharira belongs to:
| Rural population | 14,75,140 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,56,198 |
| Rural literacy rate | 60.5% |
| Rural sex ratio | 908 |
| Rural SC population share | 36.1% |
| Rural work participation | 40.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Health and household indicators for Kaushambi district, where Pashchim Sharira is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:
| Indicator | Kaushambi |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 58.6% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 31.9% |
| Institutional births | 88.6% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 65.7% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 40.2% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 54.4% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 37.0% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 59.6% |
| Households with electricity | 78.7% |
| Households with health insurance | 20.2% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.3% |
Work and livelihood
Kaushambi district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Food processing (banana). Artisans and entrepreneurs from Pashchim Sharira working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Livelihoods in and around Pashchim Sharira 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
Pashchim Sharira 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 Sarsawan 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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Pashchim Sharira | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Pashchim Sharira / Sarsawan | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Sarsawan | Rural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Sarsawan | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts | |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Kaushambi | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Kaushambi | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Who represents Pashchim Sharira (Pradhan, MLA, MP)
The Gram Pradhan of Pashchim Sharira is Pramila Devi; 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.
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
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 Pashchim Sharira: Pradhan, secretary and contacts
The Gram Pradhan listed for Pashchim Sharira is Pramila Devi; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Doodhnath Patel.
| Postal address | Pashchim Sharira, Kaushambi, 272195 |
|---|
The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 4 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Pashchim Sharira 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 Pashchim Sharira
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
- 33%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
5 of the 15 ward members of Pashchim Sharira are women, one in three (33%, slightly behind the block's 38%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Polling centres in Pashchim Sharira
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.
Schools in and near Pashchim Sharira
Children aged 6–14 from Pashchim Sharira 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 Pashchim Sharira
If someone in Pashchim Sharira 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 Kaushambi and elsewhere.
Banks, post office and CSC near Pashchim Sharira
The postal PIN code for Pashchim Sharira is most likely 272195, served by Shankarpur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shankarpur | Post Office | 272195 | 2.5 km |
| Ranipur | Post Office | 212214 | 3.5 km |
| Pashchim Sarira | Post Office | 212214 | 3.6 km |
Bank branches near Pashchim Sharira
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | Garhisamdabad, Up | BARB0GARHIS | 5.4 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Manikpurtown, Dist.pratapgarh,up | BARB0MANIKP | 5.4 km |
| HDFC Bank | Manikpur | HDFC0007334 | 5.4 km |
| Punjab National Bank | Manikpur | PUNB0870400 | 5.4 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Panchmahua, Up | BARB0PANCHM | 6.3 km |
See all bank branches in Sarsawan 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 Pashchim Sharira
Shujaatpur railway station (25 km) is the closest railhead for Pashchim Sharira. Travellers from farther away can also come to the Kaushambi district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport, roughly 46 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shujaatpur (SJT) | Railway Station | 25 km | |
| Bidanpur (BDNP) | Railway Station | 25 km | |
| Sirathu (SRO) | Railway Station | 27 km | |
| Prayagraj Airport | Airport | 46 km | |
| Rewa Airport, Chorhata, REWA | Airport | 101 km |
Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.
Places near Pashchim Sharira
Other Gram Panchayats in Sarsawan
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- For the Parivar Register (family register) of Pashchim Sharira, 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 your 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 Kaushambi, Tehsil your 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 Sarsawan 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 Sarsawan Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.
MGNREGA job card and work
- Apply at Pashchim Sharira 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 Sarsawan 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 Pashchim Sharira
Residents of Pashchim Sharira 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 Sarsawan 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 Sarsawan 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 Sarsawan 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 Sarsawan 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 Sarsawan 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 Sarsawan 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 |
Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat?
What is the LGD code of Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat is 72972.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat?
The Gram Pradhan of Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat is Pramila Devi; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).
What is the PIN code of Pashchim Sharira?
The PIN code of Pashchim Sharira is most likely 272195, 212214. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.
Which is the nearest railway station to Pashchim Sharira?
The nearest railway station is Shujaatpur, about 25 km away (straight-line).
Which is the nearest bank to Pashchim Sharira?
Nearby branches include Bank of Baroda, Garhisamdabad, Up (IFSC BARB0GARHIS), roughly 5.4 km away.
Where can residents of Pashchim Sharira get land records (Khatauni)?
Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Kaushambi and Tehsil , then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Tehsil office.
How can I complain about work in Pashchim Sharira Gram Panchayat?
Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Sarsawan 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 Pashchim Sharira?
The panchayat secretary of Pashchim Sharira is Doodhnath Patel.
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.
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- 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)
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