Quick answer
Para is a gram panchayat in Kopaganj block of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 78599, PIN code 275305). The Gram Pradhan is Jalaluddin.
About Para Gram Panchayat
Para is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Kopaganj development block of Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Azamgarh Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 78599.
For rail travel, Indara Jn station (around 6.7 km away) is the closest.
Within Kopaganj block there are 81 gram panchayats (and 675 across Mau district); Para is one of them.
This page brings together everything a resident or visitor of Para usually needs: who the Gram Pradhan, MLA and MP are, which villages make up the panchayat, where the polling booths and nearby facilities are, which welfare schemes apply, and how to get documents such as family register copies, income or caste certificates.
Para at a glance
| Name | Para |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 78599 |
| Block | Kopaganj |
| District | Mau |
| Division | Azamgarh Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 0 |
| Gram Pradhan | Jalaluddin |
| PIN code | 275305, 275102 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Sanjay Prashad |
Official codes for Para
| 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 Para
Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Mau district, which Para belongs to:
| Rural population | 17,06,760 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,53,645 |
| Rural literacy rate | 71.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 987 |
| Rural SC population share | 24.8% |
| Rural work participation | 31.2% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Health and household indicators for Mau district, where Para is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:
| Indicator | Mau |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 72.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 53.1% |
| Institutional births | 94.7% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 59.1% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 25.4% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 44.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 54.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 75.1% |
| Households with electricity | 94.2% |
| Households with health insurance | 16.0% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 99.8% |
Work and livelihood
Mau district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Powerloom textiles. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Para working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
As in most of rural Uttar Pradesh, farming, wheat in the Rabi season and paddy in the Kharif season, depending on the area, along with dairy and wage work under MGNREGA, is the main source of livelihood around Para. Households can get a MGNREGA job card from the gram panchayat for up to 100 days of paid work a year, and farmers can register for PM-KISAN and Kisan Credit Cards through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.
Administration
Under the Uttar Pradesh Panchayat Raj Act, 1947, Para 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 Kopaganj block office keeps the Parivar Register (family register), the accounts and the birth-death register.
Every gram panchayat in Uttar Pradesh is required to form 6 committees: Planning and Development Committee (chaired by the Pradhan), Education Committee, Construction Works Committee, Health and Welfare Committee, Administrative Committee and Water Management Committee. The Gram Sabha must meet at least twice a year (after the Kharif and Rabi harvests) to review the accounts and approve the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on the eGramSwaraj portal.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Para | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Para / Kopaganj | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Kopaganj | Rural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Kopaganj | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts | |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Mau | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Mau | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Who represents Para (Pradhan, MLA, MP)
The Gram Pradhan of Para is Jalaluddin; 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.
2015 Pradhan election
- Votes received
- 985
- Vote share
- 38.3%
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2015
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 Para: Pradhan, secretary and contacts
The Gram Pradhan listed for Para is Jalaluddin; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Sanjay Prashad.
| Postal address | Gram Panchayat Para, 275305 |
|---|
The panchayat has 15 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 3 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Para 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 Para
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 Para are women, one in three (33%, slightly behind the block's 38%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2015 panchayat election, the Pradhan's seat of Para was unreserved and was won by Jalaluddin. 2015HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Unreserved | Jalaluddin | 38% |
| 2010 | Unreserved | Jalaluddin | – |
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 Para
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 Para
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Para are run by the state education department through the block education officer (BEO) of Kopaganj. 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 Para
Primary health care for Para is organised in tiers: the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre are the first contact, the ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) provides immunisation and antenatal care, the Primary Health Centre (PHC) covers about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC) at block level, usually in or near Kopaganj, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases are referred to the district hospital in Mau.
Banks, post office and CSC near Para
Mail to Para usually goes to PIN 275305 (Dhawariya Sath Post Office). Post offices near the panchayat are shown below; besides letters and parcels, they offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhawariya Sath | Post Office | 275305 | 3.2 km |
| Kopaganj | Post Office | 275305 | 3.2 km |
| Indara | Post Office | 275102 | 5.6 km |
Bank branches near Para
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | Circle Sastra Center Mau | PUNB0827700 | 7.1 km |
| Union Bank of India | Bhiti | UBIN0573311 | 7.1 km |
| Union Bank of India | Maunathbhanjan | UBIN0913430 | 7.1 km |
| Canara Bank | Rekwardih | CNRB0006705 | 9.9 km |
| Canara Bank | Itaura | CNRB0006706 | 9.9 km |
See all bank branches in Kopaganj block
A Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with RuPay card and accident insurance) can be opened with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For online government services, income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards, residents of Para can visit a Jan Seva Kendra.
How to reach Para
The most convenient way to reach Para by train is via Indara Jn, about 6.7 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses connect to Kopaganj and the surrounding villages.
The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, roughly 79 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indara Jn (IAA) | Railway Station | 6.7 km | |
| Chakra Road (CKYD) | Railway Station | 10 km | |
| Mau Jn (MAU) | Railway Station | 11 km | |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 79 km | |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 96 km |
Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.
Places near Para
Other Gram Panchayats in Kopaganj
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- For the Parivar Register (family register) of Para, 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 Mau, 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 Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.
MGNREGA job card and work
- Apply at Para 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 Kopaganj 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 Para
The following central and Government of Uttar Pradesh schemes are most relevant to households in Para. Each card says who is eligible, what you get and where to apply locally; open a scheme for the full eligibility rules, documents and step-by-step application process.
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 Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj 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 Kopaganj 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 |
Para Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Para Gram Panchayat?
What is the LGD code of Para Gram Panchayat?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Para Gram Panchayat is 78599.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Para Gram Panchayat?
The Gram Pradhan of Para Gram Panchayat is Jalaluddin; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).
What is the PIN code of Para?
The PIN code of Para is most likely 275305, 275102. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.
Which is the nearest railway station to Para?
The nearest railway station is Indara Jn, about 6.7 km away (straight-line).
Which is the nearest bank to Para?
Nearby branches include Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Center Mau (IFSC PUNB0827700), roughly 7.1 km away.
Where can residents of Para get land records (Khatauni)?
Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Mau 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 Para Gram Panchayat?
Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Kopaganj 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 Para?
The panchayat secretary of Para is Sanjay Prashad.
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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- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
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- Digital Panchayat curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Digital Panchayat from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-14)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
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