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Jhangpar Gram Panchayat

Uttar Pradesh › Maharajganj › Dhani

Villages
1
PIN code
273161
Gram Pradhan
Ramkesh

Quick answer

Jhangpar is a gram panchayat in Dhani block of Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 266849, PIN code 273161). It has one revenue village: Jhagapar. The Gram Pradhan is Ramkesh.

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

About Jhangpar Gram Panchayat

Jhangpar is a village-level local government (Gram Panchayat) in Dhani block, Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh. For land and revenue matters it falls in Pharenda tehsil, and the district belongs to the Gorakhpur Division. The official LGD code of this panchayat is 266849.

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

The nearest railway station is Lehra at about 6.0 km.

Jhangpar is one of 20 gram panchayats in Dhani block and one of 923 in Maharajganj district.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Jhangpar, 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.

Jhangpar at a glance

NameJhangpar
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code266849
BlockDhani
TehsilPharenda
DistrictMaharajganj
DivisionGorakhpur Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Gram PradhanRamkesh
PIN code273161
Panchayat SecretaryRishikesh Patel

Official codes for Jhangpar

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 Jhangpar Gram Panchayat

Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Jhangpar 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
Jhagapar–184247

Population of Jhangpar

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population25,49,973
Rural households4,04,790
Rural literacy rate61.9%
Rural sex ratio943
Rural SC population share18.7%
Rural work participation37.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorMaharajganj
Women who are literate65.6%
Women with 10+ years of schooling30.7%
Institutional births96.3%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated70.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted42.3%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic49.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel28.2%
Households with improved sanitation69.0%
Households with electricity95.9%
Households with health insurance16.2%
Households with improved drinking water94.3%

Work and livelihood

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

Livelihoods in and around Jhangpar 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, Jhangpar 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 Dhani 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.

Key offices for residents of Jhangpar
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanJhangparDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Jhangpar / DhaniFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalPharenda TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)DhaniRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)DhaniPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMPharendaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)MaharajganjOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)MaharajganjOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Jhangpar (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Jhangpar is Ramkesh; 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 PradhanRamkeshJhangpar Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
262
Vote share
40.2%
Winning margin
41
Contact 96XXX XXX49

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 Jhangpar: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Jhangpar is Ramkesh; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Rishikesh Patel.

Gram PradhanRamkesh 96XXX XXX49
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Rishikesh Patel 90XXX XXX62
Postal addressGp- Jkagpar Post- Mahdeva, 273161

The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 9 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Jhangpar 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 Jhangpar

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
38%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

5 of the 13 ward members of Jhangpar are women, two in five (38%, about the same as the block's 39%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 6 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Jhangpar, which was reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Kailashi won with 40% of the votes, 41 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Scheduled Caste womenKailashi40%, won by 41 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 Jhangpar

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 Jhangpar 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
45.0/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Jhangpar scored 45.0 out of 100, ranking 19th of 20 panchayats in Dhani block (well behind the block average of 54.8). 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 livelihoods66.5
Healthy panchayat56.3
Child-friendly panchayat33.6
Water-sufficient panchayat39.3
Clean and green panchayat27.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure43.8
Socially just and secured77.9
Good governance55.9
Women-friendly panchayat29.2

Of the nine themes, Jhangpar is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (77.9) and weakest on “Clean and green panchayat” (27.6), a gap of 50 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2 of the nine theme scores are above the Dhani block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Jhangpar

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Jhangpar are run by the state education department through the block education officer (BEO) of Dhani. 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 Jhangpar

If someone in Jhangpar 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 Maharajganj and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Jhangpar

The postal PIN code for Jhangpar is most likely 273161, served by Sikandrajitpur 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
SikandrajitpurPost Office2731612.1 km
NausagraPost Office2731613.3 km
MarhathaPost Office2731613.6 km

Bank branches near Jhangpar

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
HDFC BankUska BazarHDFC00049288.1 km
State Bank of IndiaUska BazarSBIN00026248.1 km
Union Bank of IndiaNagwanUBIN05480908.1 km
HDFC BankBrijmanganjHDFC00073128.6 km
Punjab National BankShahabad GorakhpurPUNB08354008.6 km

See all bank branches in Dhani 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 Jhangpar

The most convenient way to reach Jhangpar by train is via Lehra, about 6.0 km away (NER zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses connect to Dhani and the surrounding villages.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, roughly 52 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Lehra (LER)Railway Station6.0 km
Bridgemanganj (BMJ)Railway Station6.8 km
Uska Bazar (UB)Railway Station8.0 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport52 km
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport110 km

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

Places near Jhangpar

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Jhangpar, 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 Pharenda 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 Maharajganj, Tehsil Pharenda 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 Dhani 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 Dhani Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Jhangpar 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 Dhani 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 Jhangpar

Residents of Jhangpar 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 Dhani 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 Dhani 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 Dhani 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 Dhani 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 Dhani 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 Dhani 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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Jhangpar Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Jhangpar Gram Panchayat?

Jhangpar Gram Panchayat is in Dhani development block of Maharajganj district, under Pharenda tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Jhangpar Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Jhangpar Gram Panchayat is 266849.

How many villages are there in Jhangpar Gram Panchayat?

Jhangpar Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Jhagapar.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Jhangpar Gram Panchayat?

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

What is the PIN code of Jhangpar?

The PIN code of Jhangpar is most likely 273161. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Jhangpar?

The nearest railway station is Lehra, about 6.0 km away (straight-line).

Which is the nearest bank to Jhangpar?

Nearby branches include HDFC Bank, Uska Bazar (IFSC HDFC0004928), roughly 8.1 km away.

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

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

How can I complain about work in Jhangpar Gram Panchayat?

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

The panchayat secretary of Jhangpar is Rishikesh Patel.

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Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026

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