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Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat

तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढ़वार · Uttar Pradesh › Pilibhit › Amariya

Villages
2
PIN code
243301
Assembly Constituency
Barkhera
Gram Pradhan
Shamim Bano

Quick answer

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is a gram panchayat in Amariya block of Pilibhit district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 81804, PIN code 243301). It has 2 villages: Turkpur Urf Barhwar (Ehatmali), Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil). The Gram Pradhan is Shamim Bano. It is in Barkhera assembly constituency (MLA: Jaydrath Urf Pravaktanand, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Jitin Prasada).

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

About Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) (तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढ़वार) is a village-level local government (Gram Panchayat) in Amariya block, Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. For land and revenue matters it falls in Amariya tehsil, and the district belongs to the Bareilly Division. The official LGD code of this panchayat is 81804.

Its jurisdiction spans 2 revenue villages, Turkpur Urf Barhwar (Ehatmali) and Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil), which share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

From Pilibhit headquarters, Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is approximately 37 km away in the north-west direction. Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is about 5.6 km east of the centre of Amariya block. The nearest railway station is Nyoriya Husenpur at about 8.4 km.

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is one of 107 gram panchayats in Amariya block and one of 721 in Pilibhit district. For state elections it votes in the Barkhera Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil), 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.

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) at a glance

NameTurkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) / तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढ़वार
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code81804
BlockAmariya
TehsilAmariya
DistrictPilibhit
DivisionBareilly Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Assembly ConstituencyBarkhera
Lok Sabha ConstituencyPilibhit
Gram PradhanShamim Bano
MLAJaydrath Urf Pravaktanand (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPJitin Prasada (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code243301, 243503
Coordinates28.7588° N, 79.8076° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretaryDharam Pal

Map of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Points are approximate, derived from State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Official codes for Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The DIGIPIN of the panchayat's reference point is 38J-778-37J3. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character national address grid; this code marks the mapped centre of the panchayat, not any particular house or office.

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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat

Below are the 2 revenue village(s) that make up Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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
Turkpur Urf Barhwar (Ehatmali)–131246
Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढ़वार131245

Population of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Pilibhit district, which Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) belongs to:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population16,79,592
Rural households2,99,026
Rural literacy rate60.7%
Rural sex ratio894
Rural SC population share18.1%
Rural work participation30.6%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorPilibhit
Women who are literate54.7%
Women with 10+ years of schooling28.5%
Institutional births76.2%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated92.3%
Children under 5 who are stunted38.9%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic52.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel48.1%
Households with improved sanitation76.8%
Households with electricity86.8%
Households with health insurance21.4%
Households with improved drinking water100.0%

Work and livelihood

Pilibhit district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Flute (bansuri). Artisans and entrepreneurs from Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Livelihoods in and around Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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 Amariya 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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanTurkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) / AmariyaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalAmariya TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)AmariyaRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)AmariyaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMAmariyaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)PilibhitOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)PilibhitOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is Shamim Bano; 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 PradhanShamim BanoTurkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
428
Vote share
33.3%
Winning margin
109
Contact 94XXX XXX62

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

MLA · Vidhan SabhaJaydrath Urf PravaktanandBarkhera Assembly constituencyBharatiya Janata Party

2022 election results

Votes received
1,51,498
Vote share
64.0%
Winning margin
81,838
Runner-upHemraj Verma

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

MP · Lok SabhaJitin PrasadaPilibhit Lok Sabha constituencyBharatiya Janata Party

2024 election results

Votes received
6,07,158
Vote share
52.3%
Winning margin
1,64,935
Runner-upBhagwat Saran Gangwar

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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil): Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is Shamim Bano; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Dharam Pal.

Gram PradhanShamim Bano 94XXX XXX62
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Dharam Pal 84XXX XXX77
Postal addressTurkpur Urf Barbar, Post Sakhaula, Pilibhit, 243301

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 5 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 6 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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, 4 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil), which was reserved for women. Harp Yari won with 33% of the votes, 109 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021WomenHarp Yari33%, won by 109 votes
2015Other Backward ClassesShamim Bano40%
2005Other Backward Class womenShamim Bano–

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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre(s) for Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil). These are usually government primary or upper-primary school buildings; the same buildings are often used as polling stations for Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha elections as well.

Name
Prathamik Pathashala Turkapur Urph Badhavar
प्राथमिक पाठशाला तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढवार

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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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
58.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) scored 58.2 out of 100, ranking 45th of 102 panchayats in Amariya block (slightly ahead of the block average of 55.7). 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 livelihoods60.9
Healthy panchayat76.6
Child-friendly panchayat41.6
Water-sufficient panchayat64.7
Clean and green panchayat52.3
Self-sufficient infrastructure57.8
Socially just and secured70.0
Good governance64.1
Women-friendly panchayat45.2

Of the nine themes, Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is strongest on “Healthy panchayat” (76.6) and weakest on “Child-friendly panchayat” (41.6), a gap of 35 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Amariya block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Government school buildings identified in Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Turkapur Urph Badhavar
प्राथमिक पाठशाला तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढवार
Primary school

Children aged 6–14 from Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

If someone in Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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 Pilibhit and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

The postal PIN code for Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is most likely 243301, served by Katsari 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
KatsariPost Office2433013.6 km
Rampura RatanPost Office2435034.4 km
GulariaPost Office2435044.9 km

Bank branches near Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

These branches are in the PIN-code areas closest to this panchayat (distance is approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Bank of BarodaAmeria, UpBARB0AMERIA6.9 km
Bank of BarodaBranchBARB0PINJRA6.9 km
HDFC BankAmariaHDFC00091396.9 km
Axis BankKaichu TandaUTIB00054656.9 km
Bank of BarodaBithaura Kalan, Dist. Pilibhit, UpBARB0BITKAL15 km

See all bank branches in Amariya 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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Nyoriya Husenpur railway station (8.4 km) is the closest railhead for Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) (NER zone). Travellers from farther away can also come to the Pilibhit district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, roughly 45 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Pilibhit headquartersDistrict37 kmnorth-west
Amariya block (centre)Block5.6 kmeast
Nyoriya Husenpur (NRY)Railway Station8.4 kmeast
Majhola Pakarya (MJZ)Railway Station12 kmnorth-east
Pilibhit Jn (PBE)Railway Station16 kmsouth
Pantnagar AirportAirport45 kmnorth-west
Bareilly Air Force StationAirport51 kmsouth-west

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

How far Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. Roads add to these, so travel distances are usually 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
6.9 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
Nearest railway station
8.4 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 6.9 km away, closer than the Amariya block average of 9.4 km. CalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation

The nearest railway station is about 8.4 km away (Nyoriya Husenpur). The nearest post office is about 3.6 km away, a little farther than the block average of 3.3 km.

Places near Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

These are the Gram Panchayats nearest to Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) (straight-line distance), useful for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Gram PanchayatBlockDistanceDirection
Niwar Aithpur (Mustqil)Amariya0.8 kmsouth
Surajpur EhatmaliAmariya1.1 kmnorth-east
RafiapurAmariya2.1 kmeast
MahchandiAmariya2.2 kmsouth-east
NarayanpurBarkhera2.6 kmnorth
JagatAmariya3.3 kmwest
Jatpura(Amaria)Amariya3.5 kmsouth-east
Tirkunia NasirAmariya3.8 kmnorth-west

Other Gram Panchayats in Amariya

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil), 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 Amariya 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 Pilibhit, Tehsil Amariya 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 Amariya 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 Amariya Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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 Amariya 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 Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Residents of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) 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 Amariya 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 Amariya 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 Amariya 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 Amariya 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 Amariya 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 Amariya 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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Terrain and climate of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Elevation
194 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
1,353 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) sits about 194 metres above sea level, close to the Pilibhit district average of 181 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) receives roughly 1,400 mm of rain a year, 82% of it between June and September, well above the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The land around it is almost flat, heights within 2 km vary by only about 10 m, typical of the alluvial plains. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 46°C, while January nights cool to around 4°C.

Land cover around Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 83%
  • Tree cover 12%
  • Built-up land 1.7%
  • Water and wetland 2.5%
  • Grass and scrub 1.0%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Farming dominates the landscape: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 83% of the land within roughly 2 km of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) under crops, 2% built up and 12% under trees, with 3% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat?

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat is in Amariya development block of Pilibhit district, under Amariya tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat is 81804.

How many villages are there in Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat?

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue village(s): Turkpur Urf Barhwar (Ehatmali) and Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil).

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat?

The Gram Pradhan of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat is Shamim Bano; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).

Which assembly constituency does Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) come under?

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) comes under the Barkhera Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

The MLA for Barkhera is Jaydrath Urf Pravaktanand (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2022 general election).

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) in?

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is in the Pilibhit Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

The Member of Parliament for Pilibhit is Jitin Prasada (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2024 Lok Sabha election).

What is the PIN code of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

The PIN code of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is most likely 243301, 243503. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

The nearest railway station is Nyoriya Husenpur, about 8.4 km away (straight-line).

How far is Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) from Pilibhit?

Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is about 37 km north-west of Pilibhit district headquarters (straight-line distance).

Where are the polling centres of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) are: प्राथमिक पाठशाला तुर्कपुर उर्फ बढवार.

Which is the nearest bank to Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

Nearby branches include Bank of Baroda, Ameria, Up (IFSC BARB0AMERIA), roughly 6.9 km away.

Where can residents of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) get land records (Khatauni)?

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

How can I complain about work in Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) Gram Panchayat?

Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Amariya block, or register it on IGRS (Jansunwai) (jansunwai.up.nic.in) / helpline 1076. Panchayat spending can be checked on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Which gram panchayats are near Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

Niwar Aithpur (Mustqil) (0.8 km), Surajpur Ehatmali (1.1 km), Rafiapur (2.1 km), Mahchandi (2.2 km) and Narayanpur (2.6 km)

Who is the panchayat secretary of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil)?

The panchayat secretary of Turkpur Urf Barhwar(Mustqil) is Dharam Pal.

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Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026

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