Quick answer
Chaurang is a gram panchayat in Babaganj block of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 82474, PIN code 230401). It has one revenue village: Chaurang. The Gram Pradhan is Arvind Kumar. It is in Babaganj assembly constituency (MLA: Vinod Kumar, Jansatta Dal Loktantrik) and Kaushambi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Pushpendra Saroj).
About Chaurang Gram Panchayat
The Gram Panchayat of Chaurang (चौरग) lies in Babaganj block of Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, within Kunda tehsil and the Prayagraj Division. It is registered in the Local Government Directory under code 82474.
It is a single-village panchayat: Chaurang is the only revenue village under it, and every adult voter of Chaurang is a member of its Gram Sabha.
From Pratapgarh headquarters, Chaurang is approximately 21 km away in the north-west direction. Chaurang is about 5.8 km north of the centre of Babaganj block. The nearest railway station is Kunda Harnamganj at about 15 km.
Chaurang is one of 72 gram panchayats in Babaganj block and one of 1,241 in Pratapgarh district. For state elections it votes in the Babaganj Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Kaushambi Lok Sabha constituency.
Below you will find the elected representatives of Chaurang, 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.
Chaurang at a glance
| Name | Chaurang / चौरग |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 82474 |
| Block | Babaganj |
| Tehsil | Kunda |
| District | Pratapgarh |
| Division | Prayagraj Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Babaganj |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Kaushambi |
| Gram Pradhan | Arvind Kumar |
| MLA | Vinod Kumar (Jansatta Dal Loktantrik) |
| MP | Pushpendra Saroj (Samajwadi Party) |
| PIN code | 230401, 230141 |
| Coordinates | 25.8414° N, 81.5683° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
| Polling Centres | 1 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Vivek Prakash Kaulik |
Map of Chaurang
Points are approximate, derived from State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Official codes for Chaurang
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The DIGIPIN of the panchayat's reference point is 2JK-KC8-7F3C. 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 Chaurang Gram Panchayat
Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Chaurang 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.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Chaurang | चौरग | 158254 |
Population of Chaurang
Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Pratapgarh district, which Chaurang belongs to:
| Rural population | 30,33,899 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 5,05,129 |
| Rural literacy rate | 69.5% |
| Rural sex ratio | 1,002 |
| Rural SC population share | 22.8% |
| Rural work participation | 33.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Health and household indicators for Pratapgarh district, where Chaurang is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:
| Indicator | Pratapgarh |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 74.8% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 49.7% |
| Institutional births | 90.8% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 75.0% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 35.5% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 48.9% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 37.1% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 52.0% |
| Households with electricity | 92.5% |
| Households with health insurance | 14.9% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 97.8% |
Work and livelihood
Pratapgarh district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Amla products. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Chaurang working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Livelihoods in and around Chaurang 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, Chaurang 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 Babaganj 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 | Chaurang | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Chaurang / Babaganj | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Kunda Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Babaganj | Rural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Babaganj | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Kunda | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Pratapgarh | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Pratapgarh | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Who represents Chaurang (Pradhan, MLA, MP)
The Gram Pradhan of Chaurang is Arvind Kumar; 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.
2021 Pradhan election
- Votes received
- 427
- Vote share
- 35.2%
- Winning margin
- 118
Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14
Election result: State Election Commission, 2021
2022 election results
- Votes received
- 66,996
- Vote share
- 40.4%
- Winning margin
- 15,888
Source: Election Commission of India
Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha 2022 · 10 Mar 2022
2024 election results
- Votes received
- 5,09,787
- Vote share
- 50.5%
- Winning margin
- 1,03,944
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 Chaurang: Pradhan, secretary and contacts
The Gram Pradhan listed for Chaurang is Arvind Kumar; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Vivek Prakash Kaulik.
| Postal address | Babaganj, 230401 |
|---|
The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 13 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Chaurang 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 Chaurang
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
- 31%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
4 of the 13 ward members of Chaurang are women, one in three (31%, about the same as the block's 32%). 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department
Panchayat elections
In the 2021 panchayat election, 11 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Chaurang, which was reserved for Scheduled Castes. Shivlal won with 35% of the votes, 118 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Scheduled Castes | Shivlal | 35%, won by 118 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Arvind | 20% |
| 2010 | Scheduled Castes | Shiv Lal | – |
| 2005 | Unreserved | Surendra Pratap Singh | – |
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 Chaurang
During panchayat elections, voters of Chaurang cast their ballots at the following polling centre(s) notified by the State Election Commission. Most polling centres are set up in government school buildings, so they also double as a handy list of public buildings in the panchayat.
| Name |
|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Chaurang प्राथमिक पाठशाला चौरंग |
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 Chaurang 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
- 62.4/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Chaurang scored 62.4 out of 100, ranking 31st of 67 panchayats in Babaganj block (about the same as the block average of 61.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That places it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Of the nine themes, Chaurang is strongest on “Healthy panchayat” (83.7) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (47.8), a gap of 36 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 4 of the nine theme scores are above the Babaganj block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Chaurang
Schools located in Chaurang according to available records:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Prathamik Pathashala Chaurang प्राथमिक पाठशाला चौरंग | Primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Chaurang are run by the state education department through the block education officer (BEO) of Babaganj. 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 Chaurang
If someone in Chaurang 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 Pratapgarh and elsewhere.
Banks, post office and CSC near Chaurang
The postal PIN code for Chaurang is most likely 230401, served by Shivpur 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shivpur | Post Office | 230401 | 6.5 km |
| Sangramgarh | Post Office | 230141 | 7.7 km |
| Mokalpur | Post Office | 222161 | 10 km |
Bank branches near Chaurang
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | Babaganj | SBIN0005729 | 7.7 km |
| UCO Bank | Arro | UCBA0003097 | 7.7 km |
| UCO Bank | Lavana | UCBA0003191 | 7.7 km |
| State Bank of India | Gaura Badshahpur | SBIN0012503 | 11 km |
| Union Bank of India | Naoperwa | UBIN0536296 | 11 km |
See all bank branches in Babaganj 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 Chaurang
The most convenient way to reach Chaurang by train is via Kunda Harnamganj, about 15 km away (NR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses connect to Babaganj and the surrounding villages.
The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport, roughly 48 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratapgarh headquarters | District | 21 km | north-west |
| Babaganj block (centre) | Block | 5.8 km | north |
| Kunda Harnamganj (KHNM) | Railway Station | 15 km | south-west |
| Garhi Manikpur (GRMR) | Railway Station | 18 km | west |
| Bhadri (BHDR) | Railway Station | 18 km | south |
| Prayagraj Airport | Airport | 48 km | south |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | Airport | 117 km | north-east |
Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.
How far Chaurang 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
- 7.7 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 15 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
The nearest railway station is about 15 km away (Kunda Harnamganj). CalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 7.7 km away, about the same as the Babaganj block average of 7.5 km. The nearest post office is about 6.5 km away, much farther than the block average of 3.9 km.
Places near Chaurang
The closest Gram Panchayats to Chaurang, measured as straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Block | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraychhatta | Babaganj | 0.8 km | south-west |
| Puraili Magdumpur | Babaganj | 0.8 km | south-west |
| Newada Khurd | Babaganj | 1.7 km | north |
| Mahmadpure Charpura | Rampur Sanramgarh | 1.9 km | north |
| Gujwar | Babaganj | 2.0 km | north-west |
| Kindhauli | Babaganj | 2.8 km | south-east |
| Gistha | Babaganj | 2.8 km | south-east |
| Mohammadpur Sohag | Babaganj | 3.0 km | south |
Other Gram Panchayats in Babaganj
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- For the Parivar Register (family register) of Chaurang, 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 Kunda 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 Pratapgarh, Tehsil Kunda 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 Babaganj 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 Babaganj Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.
MGNREGA job card and work
- Apply at Chaurang 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 Babaganj 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 Chaurang
Residents of Chaurang 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 Babaganj 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 Babaganj 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 Babaganj 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 Babaganj 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 Babaganj 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 Babaganj 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 |
Terrain and climate of Chaurang
- Elevation
- 103 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 870 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Chaurang sits about 103 metres above sea level, close to the Pratapgarh district average of 101 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Chaurang receives roughly 870 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September, slightly below the Uttar Pradesh average of 970 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.
Land cover around Chaurang
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 71%
- Tree cover 19%
- Built-up land 4.4%
- Water and wetland 1.3%
- Grass and scrub 5.2%
- Bare or sparse land 0.1%
Farming dominates the landscape: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 71% of the land within roughly 2 km of Chaurang under crops, 4% built up and 19% under trees, with 1% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
Chaurang Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Chaurang Gram Panchayat?
Chaurang Gram Panchayat is in Babaganj development block of Pratapgarh district, under Kunda tehsil.
What is the LGD code of Chaurang Gram Panchayat?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chaurang Gram Panchayat is 82474.
How many villages are there in Chaurang Gram Panchayat?
Chaurang Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Chaurang.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Chaurang Gram Panchayat?
The Gram Pradhan of Chaurang Gram Panchayat is Arvind Kumar; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).
Which assembly constituency does Chaurang come under?
Chaurang comes under the Babaganj Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Chaurang?
The MLA for Babaganj is Vinod Kumar (Jansatta Dal Loktantrik) (2022 general election).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Chaurang in?
Chaurang is in the Kaushambi Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Chaurang?
The Member of Parliament for Kaushambi is Pushpendra Saroj (Samajwadi Party) (2024 Lok Sabha election).
What is the PIN code of Chaurang?
The PIN code of Chaurang is most likely 230401, 230141. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.
Which is the nearest railway station to Chaurang?
The nearest railway station is Kunda Harnamganj, about 15 km away (straight-line).
How far is Chaurang from Pratapgarh?
Chaurang is about 21 km north-west of Pratapgarh district headquarters (straight-line distance).
Where are the polling centres of Chaurang?
According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Chaurang are: प्राथमिक पाठशाला चौरंग.
Which is the nearest bank to Chaurang?
Nearby branches include State Bank of India, Babaganj (IFSC SBIN0005729), roughly 7.7 km away.
Where can residents of Chaurang get land records (Khatauni)?
Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Pratapgarh and Tehsil Kunda, then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Kunda Tehsil office.
How can I complain about work in Chaurang Gram Panchayat?
Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Babaganj 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 Chaurang?
Saraychhatta (0.8 km), Puraili Magdumpur (0.8 km), Newada Khurd (1.7 km), Mahmadpure Charpura (1.9 km) and Gujwar (2.0 km)
Who is the panchayat secretary of Chaurang?
The panchayat secretary of Chaurang is Vivek Prakash Kaulik.
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.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-14)
- 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)
- UP gram pradhan election results 2005–2021 (in-rolls/local_elections_up), MIT (compilation); public election results (as of 2026-10-14)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-14)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- National Panchayat Awards winners, Public government data (as of 2026-10-14)
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- UP SEC panchayat polling centres (in-rolls/up_polling_station_locations), Public government data; compilation by in-rolls
- Gram panchayat office-bearers report (PB-2 form), Public government report (as of 2026-10-14)
- UP Vidhan Sabha 2022 and Lok Sabha 2024 segment results, Public results (as of 2022)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 15, 2026
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