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Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat

गंशीपुर · Uttar Pradesh › Prayagraj › Saidabad

Villages
2
PIN code
212217
Assembly Constituency
Handia
Gram Pradhan
Nirmla Devi

Quick answer

Ganeshipur Uperhar is a gram panchayat in Saidabad block of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 45391, PIN code 212217). It has 2 villages: Ganeshipur Kachhar, Ganeshipur Uperhar. The Gram Pradhan is Nirmla Devi. It is in Handia assembly constituency (MLA: Hakim Lal Bind, Samajwadi Party) and Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind).

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

About Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat

Ganeshipur Uperhar (गंशीपुर) is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Saidabad development block of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under Handia tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Prayagraj Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 45391.

Its jurisdiction spans 2 revenue villages, Ganeshipur Kachhar and Ganeshipur Uperhar, which share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

By straight-line distance, Ganeshipur Uperhar lies about 29 km to the south-east of Prayagraj headquarters. Ganeshipur Uperhar is about 9.7 km south of the centre of Saidabad block. The nearest railway station is Saidabad at about 7.2 km.

Ganeshipur Uperhar is one of 94 gram panchayats in Saidabad block and one of 1,637 in Prayagraj district. For state elections it votes in the Handia Vidhan Sabha constituency and its MP from the Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Ganeshipur Uperhar, 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.

Ganeshipur Uperhar at a glance

NameGaneshipur Uperhar / गंशीपुर
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code45391
BlockSaidabad
TehsilHandia
DistrictPrayagraj
DivisionPrayagraj Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Assembly ConstituencyHandia
Lok Sabha ConstituencyBhadohi
Gram PradhanNirmla Devi
MLAHakim Lal Bind (Samajwadi Party)
MPDr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code212217, 212305
Coordinates25.3169° N, 82.1000° E (approximate)
Schools1
Polling Centres1
Panchayat SecretaryAnil Baornwall

Map of Ganeshipur Uperhar

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

Official codes for Ganeshipur Uperhar

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The DIGIPIN of the panchayat's reference point is 2JM-J4L-MLCJ. 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat

Below are the 2 revenue village(s) that make up Ganeshipur Uperhar 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
Ganeshipur Kachhar–162991
Ganeshipur Uperharगंशीपुर162992

Population of Ganeshipur Uperhar

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population44,81,518
Rural households7,21,011
Rural literacy rate68.8%
Rural sex ratio914
Rural SC population share24.7%
Rural work participation36.2%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorPrayagraj
Women who are literate67.7%
Women with 10+ years of schooling47.6%
Institutional births83.2%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated55.8%
Children under 5 who are stunted37.9%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic46.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel45.1%
Households with improved sanitation59.5%
Households with electricity95.0%
Households with health insurance20.6%
Households with improved drinking water95.8%

Work and livelihood

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

Livelihoods in and around Ganeshipur Uperhar 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

Ganeshipur Uperhar 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 Saidabad 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanGaneshipur UperharDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Ganeshipur Uperhar / SaidabadFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalHandia TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)SaidabadRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)SaidabadPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMHandiaCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)PrayagrajOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)PrayagrajOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Ganeshipur Uperhar (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Ganeshipur Uperhar is Nirmla Devi; contacts for the Gram Pradhan and the panchayat secretary are listed under office-bearers and contacts.

A Gram Pradhan serves a five-year term. The Gram Pradhan convenes the Gram Sabha, decides, with the panchayat, how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on works such as drains, lanes, hand pumps and street lights, and recommends beneficiaries for pensions, housing and ration cards.

Gram PradhanNirmla DeviGaneshipur Uperhar Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
977
Vote share
46.2%
Winning margin
81
Contact 99XXX XXX38

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

MLA · Vidhan SabhaHakim Lal BindHandia Assembly constituencySamajwadi Party

2022 election results

Votes received
83,819
Vote share
39.3%
Winning margin
3,164
Runner-upPrashant Kumar Singh Rahul

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

MP · Lok SabhaDr. Vinod Kumar BindBhadohi Lok Sabha constituencyBharatiya Janata Party

2024 election results

Votes received
4,59,982
Vote share
42.4%
Winning margin
44,072
Runner-upLaliteshpati Tripathi

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 Ganeshipur Uperhar: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Ganeshipur Uperhar is Nirmla Devi; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Anil Baornwall.

Gram PradhanNirmla Devi 99XXX XXX38
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Anil Baornwall 94XXX XXX78
Postal addressGaneshpur, 212217

The panchayat has 13 elected ward members, 8 of them women. The Secretary is posted to Ganeshipur Uperhar alone.

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 Ganeshipur Uperhar

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
62%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Women hold 8 of the 13 ward seats in Ganeshipur Uperhar (62%), more than the one-third reserved for them by law, and slightly ahead of the Saidabad block average of 57%. 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2021 panchayat election, 6 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Ganeshipur Uperhar, which was reserved for Other Backward Classes. Suresh Chandra won with 46% of the votes, 81 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021Other Backward ClassesSuresh Chandra46%, won by 81 votes
2015WomenNirmala Devi29%
2010Scheduled Caste womenAnita Devi–
2005Other Backward ClassesRajbali 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar

The State Election Commission lists 1 polling centre(s) for Ganeshipur Uperhar. 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 Ganeshipur
प्राथमिक पाठशाला गनेशीपुर

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 Ganeshipur Uperhar 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
62.6/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Ganeshipur Uperhar scored 62.6 out of 100, ranking 4th of 94 panchayats in Saidabad block (well ahead of the block average of 47.9). 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

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods74.1
Healthy panchayat80.8
Child-friendly panchayat50.7
Water-sufficient panchayat50.9
Clean and green panchayat43.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure78.5
Socially just and secured66.8
Good governance76.7
Women-friendly panchayat54.3

Of the nine themes, Ganeshipur Uperhar is strongest on “Healthy panchayat” (80.8) and weakest on “Clean and green panchayat” (43.6), a gap of 37 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 9 of the nine theme scores are above the Saidabad block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Ganeshipur Uperhar

Government school buildings identified in Ganeshipur Uperhar (from polling-centre and school records):

NameType
Prathamik Pathashala Ganeshipur
प्राथमिक पाठशाला गनेशीपुर
Primary school

Children aged 6–14 from Ganeshipur Uperhar 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar

If someone in Ganeshipur Uperhar 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 Prayagraj and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Ganeshipur Uperhar

The postal PIN code for Ganeshipur Uperhar is most likely 212217, served by Shakha 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
ShakhaPost Office2122172.0 km
SirsaPost Office2123054.5 km
SaidaBadPost Office2467016.1 km

Bank branches near Ganeshipur Uperhar

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 BarodaBranchBARB0SAMOGA7.3 km
Bank of BarodaBarot, Dist. Allahabad, UpBARB0BAROTX8.3 km
Bank of BarodaGirdakot,handia,upBARB0GIRDAK8.3 km
Bank of BarodaSadrepur, UpBARB0SADREP8.3 km
Jana Small Finance BankUpardahaJSFB00049558.3 km

See all bank branches in Saidabad 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar

Saidabad railway station (7.2 km) is the closest railhead for Ganeshipur Uperhar (NER zone). Travellers from farther away can also come to the Prayagraj district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Prayagraj Airport, roughly 39 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Prayagraj headquartersDistrict29 kmsouth-east
Saidabad block (centre)Block9.7 kmsouth
Saidabad (SDC)Railway Station7.2 kmnorth
Handia Khas (HDK)Railway Station10 kmnorth-east
Meja Road (MJA)Railway Station11 kmsouth
Prayagraj AirportAirport39 kmwest
Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportAirport78 kmeast

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

How far Ganeshipur Uperhar 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
7.3 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation
Nearest railway station
7.2 kmCalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 7.3 km away, farther than the Saidabad block average of 5.8 km. CalculatedDigital Panchayat calculation

The nearest railway station is about 7.2 km away (Saidabad). The nearest post office is about 2.0 km away, closer than the block average of 2.8 km.

Places near Ganeshipur Uperhar

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Ganeshipur Uperhar, 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 Handia 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 Prayagraj, Tehsil Handia 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 Saidabad 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 Saidabad Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Ganeshipur Uperhar 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 Saidabad 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar

Residents of Ganeshipur Uperhar 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 Saidabad 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 Saidabad 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 Saidabad 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 Saidabad 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 Saidabad 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 Saidabad 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 Ganeshipur Uperhar

Elevation
95 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
827 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Ganeshipur Uperhar sits about 95 metres above sea level, close to the Prayagraj district average of 99 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Ganeshipur Uperhar receives roughly 830 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 28 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 49°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.

Land cover around Ganeshipur Uperhar

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 74%
  • Tree cover 15%
  • Built-up land 3.2%
  • Water and wetland 2.5%
  • Grass and scrub 5.6%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.3%

Farming dominates the landscape: satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 74% of the land within roughly 2 km of Ganeshipur Uperhar under crops, 3% built up and 15% under trees, with 3% water or wetland. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat?

Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat is in Saidabad development block of Prayagraj district, under Handia tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat is 45391.

How many villages are there in Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat?

Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue village(s): Ganeshipur Kachhar and Ganeshipur Uperhar.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat?

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

Which assembly constituency does Ganeshipur Uperhar come under?

Ganeshipur Uperhar comes under the Handia Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Ganeshipur Uperhar?

The MLA for Handia is Hakim Lal Bind (Samajwadi Party) (2022 general election).

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ganeshipur Uperhar in?

Ganeshipur Uperhar is in the Bhadohi Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Ganeshipur Uperhar?

The Member of Parliament for Bhadohi is Dr. Vinod Kumar Bind (Bharatiya Janata Party) (2024 Lok Sabha election).

What is the PIN code of Ganeshipur Uperhar?

The PIN code of Ganeshipur Uperhar is most likely 212217, 212305. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Ganeshipur Uperhar?

The nearest railway station is Saidabad, about 7.2 km away (straight-line).

How far is Ganeshipur Uperhar from Prayagraj?

Ganeshipur Uperhar is about 29 km south-east of Prayagraj district headquarters (straight-line distance).

Where are the polling centres of Ganeshipur Uperhar?

According to the State Election Commission, the polling centres for Ganeshipur Uperhar are: प्राथमिक पाठशाला गनेशीपुर.

Which is the nearest bank to Ganeshipur Uperhar?

Nearby branches include Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0SAMOGA), roughly 7.3 km away.

Where can residents of Ganeshipur Uperhar get land records (Khatauni)?

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

How can I complain about work in Ganeshipur Uperhar Gram Panchayat?

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

Biyour (0.0 km), Gharaghanpur (1.9 km), Duma Duma (2.5 km), Kherua (2.5 km) and Dulapur (2.5 km)

Who is the panchayat secretary of Ganeshipur Uperhar?

The panchayat secretary of Ganeshipur Uperhar is Anil Baornwall.

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