Quick answer
Amba is a gram panchayat in Chiraigaon block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh (LGD code 265878, PIN code 273407). It has one revenue village: Amwa. The Gram Pradhan is Ajay Singh.
About Amba Gram Panchayat
Amba is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in the Chiraigaon development block of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It comes under Sadar tehsil for revenue administration and is part of the Varanasi Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 265878.
It is a single-village panchayat: Amwa is the only revenue village under it, and every adult voter of Amwa is a member of its Gram Sabha.
The nearest railway station is Taraon at about 9.6 km.
Amba is one of 92 gram panchayats in Chiraigaon block and one of 758 in Varanasi district.
Below you will find the elected representatives of Amba, 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.
Amba at a glance
| Name | Amba |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 265878 |
| Block | Chiraigaon |
| Tehsil | Sadar |
| District | Varanasi |
| Division | Varanasi Division |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Villages | 1 |
| Gram Pradhan | Ajay Singh |
| PIN code | 273407, 232105 |
| Panchayat Secretary | Rajesh Kumar Singh |
Official codes for Amba
| 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 Amba Gram Panchayat
Below are the 1 revenue village(s) that make up Amba 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amwa | – | 209658 |
Population of Amba
Village-level census tables for this area are still being added to the directory. For context, here are the Census 2011 rural figures of Varanasi district, which Amba belongs to:
| Rural population | 20,79,790 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,06,978 |
| Rural literacy rate | 73.4% |
| Rural sex ratio | 932 |
| Rural SC population share | 17.2% |
| Rural work participation | 33.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
Health and household indicators for Varanasi district, where Amba is located, from NFHS-5 (2019–21). These are district averages, not village-specific figures:
| Indicator | Varanasi |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 79.0% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 55.0% |
| Institutional births | 95.2% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 79.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 37.4% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 37.6% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 71.5% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 83.2% |
| Households with electricity | 97.2% |
| Households with health insurance | 12.8% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 98.4% |
Work and livelihood
Varanasi district’s One District One Product (ODOP) is Banarasi silk sarees. Artisans and entrepreneurs from Amba working in this trade can apply at the District Industries Centre for ODOP margin-money loans, training and toolkits.
Livelihoods in and around Amba 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
Amba 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 Chiraigaon 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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Gram Pradhan | Amba | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) | Amba / Chiraigaon | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Lekhpal | Sadar Tehsil | Land records, khatauni, income/caste verification |
| Block Development Officer (BDO) | Chiraigaon | Rural development schemes, MGNREGA, housing |
| ADO (Panchayat) | Chiraigaon | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar / SDM | Sadar | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| District Panchayat Raj Officer (DPRO) | Varanasi | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Magistrate (DM) | Varanasi | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Who represents Amba (Pradhan, MLA, MP)
The Gram Pradhan of Amba is Ajay Singh; 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
- 326
- Vote share
- 55.0%
- Winning margin
- 147
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 Amba: Pradhan, secretary and contacts
The Gram Pradhan listed for Amba is Ajay Singh; the Panchayat Secretary (Gram Panchayat Adhikari) is Rajesh Kumar Singh.
| Postal address | Gram-amba,post-amba District-varanasi, 273407 |
|---|
The panchayat has 11 elected ward members, 4 of them women. The Secretary also looks after 7 other panchayats, so it is best to check the day they hold office in Amba 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, 6 candidates contested the Pradhan's seat in Amba, which was reserved for Scheduled Caste women. Kusum won with 55% of the votes, 147 votes ahead of the runner-up. 2021HistoricalUP panchayat election results (in-rolls)
| Election | Seat reserved for | Pradhan elected | Winner's votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Scheduled Caste women | Kusum | 55%, won by 147 votes |
| 2015 | Unreserved | Ajay | 22% |
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 Amba
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 Amba 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
- 29.1/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Amba scored 29.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, which puts it in the lowest tenth of panchayats in Uttar Pradesh, well behind the Chiraigaon block average of 51.5. The theme scores below show where it lags most. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That places it in the "Beginner" 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, Amba is strongest on “Socially just and secured” (64.4) and weakest on “Clean and green panchayat” (13.7), a gap of 51 points that shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 0 of the nine theme scores are above the Chiraigaon block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Amba
Children aged 6–14 from Amba 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 Amba
If someone in Amba 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 Varanasi and elsewhere.
Banks, post office and CSC near Amba
The postal PIN code for Amba is most likely 273407, served by Biraikhurd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biraikhurd | Post Office | 273407 | 3.1 km |
| Dhanapur | Post Office | 232105 | 6.2 km |
| Amilai | Post Office | 232109 | 6.7 km |
Bank branches near Amba
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bank of India | Makhdumpur | UBIN0568376 | 11 km |
| Indian Bank | Kamalpur | IDIB000K549 | 11 km |
| Punjab National Bank | Dedhagaon | PUNB0166710 | 11 km |
| Union Bank of India | Ramrupdaspur | UBIN0573221 | 11 km |
| Union Bank of India | Basupur | UBIN0545333 | 12 km |
See all bank branches in Chiraigaon 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 Amba
Taraon railway station (9.6 km) is the closest railhead for Amba (NER zone). Travellers from farther away can also come to the Varanasi district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, roughly 43 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taraon (TRN) | Railway Station | 9.6 km | |
| Basuchak (BSCK) | Railway Station | 12 km | |
| Saiyedpur Bhtri (SYH) | Railway Station | 12 km | |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | Airport | 43 km | |
| Gorakhpur Airport | Airport | 145 km |
Distances are straight-line; road distance is typically 20–40% longer.
Places near Amba
Other Gram Panchayats in Chiraigaon
Citizen services: how to get things done
Parivar Register (family register)
- For the Parivar Register (family register) of Amba, 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 Sadar 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 Varanasi, Tehsil Sadar 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 Chiraigaon 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 Chiraigaon Block Development Officer (BDO); once sanctioned, the pension is paid straight into the bank account.
MGNREGA job card and work
- Apply at Amba 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 Chiraigaon 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 Amba
Residents of Amba 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 Chiraigaon 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 Chiraigaon 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 Chiraigaon 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 Chiraigaon 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 Chiraigaon 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 Chiraigaon 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 |
Amba Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block and district is Amba Gram Panchayat?
Amba Gram Panchayat is in Chiraigaon development block of Varanasi district, under Sadar tehsil.
What is the LGD code of Amba Gram Panchayat?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Amba Gram Panchayat is 265878.
How many villages are there in Amba Gram Panchayat?
Amba Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village(s): Amwa.
Who is the Gram Pradhan of Amba Gram Panchayat?
The Gram Pradhan of Amba Gram Panchayat is Ajay Singh; their mobile number is on this page under “View number” (source: UP Panchayati Raj Department, 2026-10-14).
What is the PIN code of Amba?
The PIN code of Amba is most likely 273407, 232105. Confirm the exact PIN for your village with the nearest post office.
Which is the nearest railway station to Amba?
The nearest railway station is Taraon, about 9.6 km away (straight-line).
Which is the nearest bank to Amba?
Nearby branches include Union Bank of India, Makhdumpur (IFSC UBIN0568376), roughly 11 km away.
Where can residents of Amba get land records (Khatauni)?
Open UP Bhulekh (upbhulekh.gov.in), choose district Varanasi and Tehsil Sadar, then your village to see the Khatauni. A certified copy is available at a Common Service Centre or the Sadar Tehsil office.
How can I complain about work in Amba Gram Panchayat?
Raise it first in the Gram Sabha meeting. Then give a written complaint to the ADO (Panchayat) at Chiraigaon 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 Amba?
The panchayat secretary of Amba is Rajesh Kumar Singh.
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.
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- 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)
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