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Kalan Gram Panchayat

Uttar Pradesh › Sant Kabir Nagar › Nath Nagar

Villages
2
PIN code
272172
Gram Pradhan
श्री परशुराम

Quick answer

Kalan is a gram panchayat in Nath Nagar block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 271163, PIN code 272172). It has 2 villages: Kalan, Kursuri. The Gram Pradhan is श्री परशुराम.

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

About Kalan Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat of Kalan lies in Nath Nagar block of Sant Kabir Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, within Ghanghata tehsil and the Basti Division. It is registered in the Local Government Directory under code 271163.

Its jurisdiction spans 2 revenue villages, Kalan and Kursuri, which share one Gram Sabha, one Gram Pradhan and one panchayat secretary.

The nearest railway station is Khalilabad at about 16 km.

Kalan is one of 103 gram panchayats in Nath Nagar block and one of 794 in Sant Kabir Nagar district.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Kalan, 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.

Kalan at a glance

NameKalan
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code271163
BlockNath Nagar
TehsilGhanghata
DistrictSant Kabir Nagar
DivisionBasti Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages2
Gram Pradhanश्री परशुराम
PIN code272172
Panchayat SecretaryShivendra Kumar

Official codes for Kalan

LGD code
PIN code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is the permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district; eGramSwaraj, MGNREGA and many other portals identify places by it.

Villages in Kalan Gram Panchayat

Below are the 2 revenue village(s) that make up Kalan 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
Kalan–183158
Kursuri–183157

Population of Kalan

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population15,86,652
Rural households2,37,921
Rural literacy rate66.0%
Rural sex ratio977
Rural SC population share22.3%
Rural work participation31.6%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorSant Kabir Nagar
Women who are literate61.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling34.8%
Institutional births90.6%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated80.2%
Children under 5 who are stunted42.3%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic43.5%
Households using clean cooking fuel58.1%
Households with improved sanitation65.1%
Households with electricity94.0%
Households with health insurance20.4%
Households with improved drinking water99.9%

Work and livelihood

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

Livelihoods in and around Kalan 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

Kalan 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 Nath Nagar 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 Kalan
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanKalanDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Kalan / Nath NagarFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalGhanghata TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)Nath NagarRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)Nath NagarPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMGhanghataCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)Sant Kabir NagarOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)Sant Kabir NagarOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Kalan (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Kalan is श्री परशुराम; 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 Pradhanश्री परशुरामKalan Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026

2021 Pradhan election

Votes received
237
Vote share
22.6%
Winning margin
73
Contact 75XXX XXX33

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

The MLA represents the area in the state assembly and can recommend works such as roads and school buildings from the MLA Local Area Development fund; the MP represents it in the Lok Sabha and can sanction works under MPLADS.

Who runs Kalan: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Kalan is श्री परशुराम; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Shivendra Kumar.

Gram Pradhanश्री परशुराम 75XXX XXX33
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Shivendra Kumar 89XXX XXX87
Postal addressग्राम-कलान, पो0-महोबरा, जनपद- स0क0न0, 272172

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 5 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Kalan 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, 11 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Kalan, which was reserved for women. Neelam Singh won with 23% of the votes, 73 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

Pradhan elections by year
ElectionSeat reserved forPradhan electedWinner's votes
2021WomenNeelam Singh23%, won by 73 votes
2015Scheduled CastesParashuram30%

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 Kalan

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 Kalan 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
59.2/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Kalan scored 59.2 out of 100, ranking 43rd of 100 panchayats in Nath Nagar block (about the same as the block average of 57.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

That places it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods77.0
Healthy panchayat65.4
Child-friendly panchayat51.3
Water-sufficient panchayat48.5
Clean and green panchayat53.9
Self-sufficient infrastructure53.3
Socially just and secured80.5
Good governance64.2
Women-friendly panchayat47.9

Of the nine themes, Kalan is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (80.5) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (47.9), a gap of 33 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 5 of the nine theme scores are above the Nath Nagar block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Kalan

Children aged 6–14 from Kalan 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 Kalan

If someone in Kalan 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 Sant Kabir Nagar and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Kalan

The postal PIN code for Kalan is most likely 272172, served by Siktaha 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
SiktahaPost Office2721724.1 km
SiswaniaPost Office2721724.1 km
TaryaparPost Office2721724.1 km

Bank branches near Kalan

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
Union Bank of IndiaMehdawalUBIN09328684.1 km
Central Bank of IndiaHariharpurCBIN02824844.8 km
Canara BankKauriramCNRB00082635.7 km
HDFC BankBistauli KhurdHDFC00037635.7 km
HDFC BankKauriramHDFC00065805.7 km

See all bank branches in Nath Nagar 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 Kalan

Khalilabad railway station (16 km) is the closest railhead for Kalan. Travellers from farther away can also come to the Sant Kabir Nagar district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, roughly 43 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Khalilabad (KLD)Railway Station16 km
Maghar (MHH)Railway Station17 km
Chureb (CRV)Railway Station18 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport43 km
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport87 km

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

Places near Kalan

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Kalan, 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 Ghanghata 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 Sant Kabir Nagar, Tehsil Ghanghata 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 Nath Nagar 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 Nath Nagar Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Kalan 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 Nath Nagar 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 Kalan

Residents of Kalan 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 Nath Nagar 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 Nath Nagar 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 Nath Nagar 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 Nath Nagar 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 Nath Nagar 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 Nath Nagar 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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Kalan Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Kalan Gram Panchayat?

Kalan Gram Panchayat is in Nath Nagar development block of Sant Kabir Nagar district, under Ghanghata tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Kalan Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kalan Gram Panchayat is 271163.

How many villages are there in Kalan Gram Panchayat?

Kalan Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue village(s): Kalan and Kursuri.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Kalan Gram Panchayat?

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

What is the PIN code of Kalan?

The PIN code of Kalan is most likely 272172. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Kalan?

The nearest railway station is Khalilabad, about 16 km away (straight-line).

Which is the nearest bank to Kalan?

Nearby branches include Union Bank of India, Mehdawal (IFSC UBIN0932868), roughly 4.1 km away.

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

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

How can I complain about work in Kalan Gram Panchayat?

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

The panchayat secretary of Kalan is Shivendra Kumar.

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