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Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat

Uttar Pradesh › Siddharthnagar › Khesraha

Villages
1
PIN code
272153
Gram Pradhan
Radika

Quick answer

Banjaraha Buzurg is a gram panchayat in Khesraha block of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 88428, PIN code 272153). It has one revenue village: Banjaraha Buzurg. The Gram Pradhan is Radika.

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

About Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat

The Gram Panchayat of Banjaraha Buzurg lies in Khesraha block of Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, within Bansi tehsil and the Basti Division. It is registered in the Local Government Directory under code 88428.

It is a single-village panchayat: Banjaraha Buzurg is the only revenue village under it, and every adult voter of Banjaraha Buzurg is a member of its Gram Sabha.

The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar at about 26 km.

Banjaraha Buzurg is one of 99 gram panchayats in Khesraha block and one of 1,199 in Siddharthnagar district.

Below you will find the elected representatives of Banjaraha Buzurg, 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.

Banjaraha Buzurg at a glance

NameBanjaraha Buzurg
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code88428
BlockKhesraha
TehsilBansi
DistrictSiddharthnagar
DivisionBasti Division
StateUttar Pradesh
Villages1
Gram PradhanRadika
PIN code272153
Panchayat SecretaryChadrbhal Singh

Official codes for Banjaraha Buzurg

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 Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat

Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Banjaraha Buzurg 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
Banjaraha Buzurg–177353

Population of Banjaraha Buzurg

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population23,98,606
Rural households3,55,461
Rural literacy rate58.3%
Rural sex ratio979
Rural SC population share16.4%
Rural work participation34.7%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorSiddharthnagar
Women who are literate48.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling17.0%
Institutional births69.7%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated65.1%
Children under 5 who are stunted37.2%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic51.2%
Households using clean cooking fuel50.6%
Households with improved sanitation42.8%
Households with electricity90.7%
Households with health insurance12.2%
Households with improved drinking water99.9%

Work and livelihood

Siddharthnagar district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Kala namak rice. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Banjaraha Buzurg working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.

Livelihoods in and around Banjaraha Buzurg 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, Banjaraha Buzurg 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 Khesraha 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.

Key offices for residents of Banjaraha Buzurg
OfficeWhereHandles
Gram PradhanBanjaraha BuzurgDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Banjaraha Buzurg / KhesrahaFamily register, birth & death registration, records
LekhpalBansi TehsilLand records, khatauni, income/caste verification
Block Development Officer (BDO)KhesrahaRural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing
ADO (Panchayat)KhesrahaPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
Tehsildar / SDMBansiCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO)SiddharthnagarOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District Magistrate (DM)SiddharthnagarOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Who represents Banjaraha Buzurg (Pradhan, MLA, MP)

The Gram Pradhan of Banjaraha Buzurg is Radika; 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 PradhanRadikaBanjaraha Buzurg Gram PanchayatTerm 2021 to 2026
Contact 88XXX XXX90

Source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14

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 Banjaraha Buzurg: Pradhan, secretary and contacts

The Gram Pradhan listed for Banjaraha Buzurg is Radika; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Chadrbhal Singh.

Gram PradhanRadika 88XXX XXX90
Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari)Chadrbhal Singh 88XXX XXX28
Postal addressBanjaraha Buzurg, 272153

The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 3 of them women. The Secretary is posted to Banjaraha Buzurg 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 Banjaraha Buzurg

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
27%2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

3 of the 11 ward members of Banjaraha Buzurg are women (27%), well behind the Khesraha block figure of 33%. 2026-10ReportedUP Panchayati Raj Department

Panchayat elections

In the 2010 panchayat election, the Pradhan's seat of Banjaraha Buzurg was unreserved and was won by Ambika Vindeshwari. 2010HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)

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 Banjaraha Buzurg

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 Banjaraha Buzurg 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, Banjaraha Buzurg scored 58.2 out of 100, ranking 61st of 99 panchayats in Khesraha block (about the same as the block average of 59.0). 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 livelihoods66.6
Healthy panchayat67.9
Child-friendly panchayat50.9
Water-sufficient panchayat47.0
Clean and green panchayat58.1
Self-sufficient infrastructure55.6
Socially just and secured79.0
Good governance72.6
Women-friendly panchayat38.4

Of the nine themes, Banjaraha Buzurg is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (79.0) and weakest on “Women-friendly panchayat” (38.4), a gap of 41 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 4 of the nine theme scores are above the Khesraha block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Banjaraha Buzurg

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Banjaraha Buzurg are run by the state education department through the block education officer (BEO) of Khesraha. 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 Banjaraha Buzurg

If someone in Banjaraha Buzurg 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 Siddharthnagar and elsewhere.

Banks, post office and CSC near Banjaraha Buzurg

The postal PIN code for Banjaraha Buzurg is most likely 272153, served by Talpurwa 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
TalpurwaPost Office2721538.5 km
AsogwaPost Office2721538.5 km
SekhuiPost Office2721538.5 km

Bank branches near Banjaraha Buzurg

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
Indian BankGoitthahaIDIB000G58411 km
State Bank of IndiaKhesrahaSBIN000362111 km
State Bank of IndiaSanthaSBIN001119811 km
State Bank of IndiaSakarparSBIN001440611 km
Bank of BarodaBansi, Siddharth NagarBARB0VJBANS17 km

See all bank branches in Khesraha 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 Banjaraha Buzurg

The most convenient way to reach Banjaraha Buzurg by train is via Uska Bazar, about 26 km away (NER zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses connect to Khesraha and the surrounding villages.

The nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, roughly 70 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Uska Bazar (UB)Railway Station26 km
Ahirauli (AHU)Railway Station26 km
Naugarh (NUH)Railway Station27 km
Gorakhpur AirportAirport70 km
Maharshi Valmiki International AirportAirport82 km

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

Places near Banjaraha Buzurg

Citizen services: how to get things done

Parivar Register (family register)

  1. For the Parivar Register (family register) of Banjaraha Buzurg, 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 Bansi 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 Siddharthnagar, Tehsil Bansi 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 Khesraha 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 Khesraha Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.

MGNREGA job card and work

  1. Apply at Banjaraha Buzurg 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 Khesraha 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.

Special programmes

Siddharthnagar is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Banjaraha Buzurg may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: SiddharthnagarNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Banjaraha Buzurg

Residents of Banjaraha Buzurg 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 Khesraha 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 Khesraha 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 Khesraha 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 Khesraha 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 Khesraha 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 Khesraha 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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Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block and district is Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat?

Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat is in Khesraha development block of Siddharthnagar district, under Bansi tehsil.

What is the LGD code of Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat is 88428.

How many villages are there in Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat?

Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Banjaraha Buzurg.

Who is the Gram Pradhan of Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat?

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

What is the PIN code of Banjaraha Buzurg?

The PIN code of Banjaraha Buzurg is most likely 272153. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.

Which is the nearest railway station to Banjaraha Buzurg?

The nearest railway station is Uska Bazar, about 26 km away (straight-line).

Which is the nearest bank to Banjaraha Buzurg?

Nearby branches include Indian Bank, Goitthaha (IFSC IDIB000G584), roughly 11 km away.

Where can residents of Banjaraha Buzurg get land records (Khatauni)?

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

How can I complain about work in Banjaraha Buzurg Gram Panchayat?

Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Khesraha 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 Banjaraha Buzurg?

The panchayat secretary of Banjaraha Buzurg is Chadrbhal Singh.

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