Uphara Gram Panchayat
Uphara Gram Panchayat | |
|---|---|
Village Panchayat | |
| Country | India |
| State | Bihar |
| Division | Magadh |
| District | Aurangabad |
| Block | Goh |
| LGD code | 93937 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Body | Nagar Parishad Daudnagar |
| • Mukhiya | Chandra Bhushan Kumar[1] |
| • Secretary | Sanjeet Kumar Mishra[2] |
| • M.P. | Raja Ram Singh Kushwaha[3] (Karakat Lok Sabha constituency) |
| • MLA | Bhim Kumar Singh[4] (Goh Assembly constituency) |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Population ((As on Date)) | |
• Total | 9,593 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Common | Magahi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN Code | 824203 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-BR |
| Vehicle registration | BR 26 |
| Sex ratio | 1000:927 ♂/♀ |
| Website | https://aurangabad.bih.nic.in |
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Uphara Gram Panchayat[5] is a local self-government body located in the Goh Block of Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Bihar. It serves as an administrative unit for a cluster of villages and plays a key role in implementing development schemes, providing public services, and managing local infrastructure. The gram panchayat is mapped with nine villages, including Upahra, Baijalpur, Pathak Bigaha, Baso Bigaha, Shekhpura, Khaira, Aranda, Belaru, and Lodipur.
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Bihar |
| Division | Magadh |
| District | Aurangabad |
| Block (Tehsil) | Goh |
| Gram Panchayat | Uphara |
Geography
Uphara is located approximately 1 km from the nearest bus stop and 12 km from the block headquarters at Goh. The panchayat covers a total area of 4.0 square kilometers and consists of 14 wards and 7 revenue villages.
Demographics
As per recent administrative records:
- Total Population: 9,593
- Male: 4,979
- Female: 4,614
- Scheduled Castes: 1,534
- OBC: 3,069
- General Category: 4,990
- Children (0–6 years): 400
- Children (6–18 years): 800
- Households: 1,800
Governance
The panchayat is administered by an elected body led by a Mukhiya and includes 14 ward members. The panchayat bhawan is digitally equipped with one computer, a printer, and a scanner, and it has internet access via optical fiber.
Elected Members and Officials
Elected Representatives
| S.No. | Name | Gender | Designation | Ward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sima Devi | Female | Panch | Ward No. 12 |
| 2 | Kalo Devi | Female | Up Mukhiya | Ward No. 8 |
| 3 | Chandra Bhushan Kumar | Male | Mukhiya | — |
| 4 | Ram Kumar Prasad | Male | Sarpanch | Ward No. 2 |
| 5 | Sarita Devi | Female | Up Sarpanch | Ward No. 11 |
| 6 | Md Firoz Alam | Female | Panch | Ward No. 1 |
| 7 | Noorjahi Khatoon | Female | Panch | Ward No. 3 |
| 8 | Md Selaz | Male | Panch | Ward No. 4 |
| 9 | Rajanti Devi | Female | Panch | Ward No. 5 |
| 10 | Sarita Devi | Female | Panch | Ward No. 6 |
| 11 | Sudhir Singh | Male | Ward Member | Ward No. 7 |
| 12 | Suresh Ram | Male | Panch | Ward No. 9 |
| 13 | Lilam Devi | Female | Panch | Ward No. 10 |
| 14 | Lalita Devi | Female | Panch | Ward No. 13 |
| 15 | Amit Kumar | Male | Data Entry Operator | Ward No. 14 |
Panchayat Officials
| S.No. | Name | Designation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amit Kumar | Data Entry Operator | Male |
| 2 | Sanjeet Kumar Mishra | Secretary | Male |
Infrastructure and Facilities
- Households with tap water: 1,050
- Household toilets: 1,000
- Drinking water sources: 14
- Solid Waste Management Center: 1
- Community Sanitary Complex: 1
- Cooperative seed center: 1
- Bus stand with drinking water: 1
- Rural library: None
- Bank/Cooperative Bank: 1
- ATM: None
Education
The panchayat has the following educational institutions:
- Primary Schools: 4
- Pre-Primary Schools: 4
- Secondary Schools: 3
- Higher Secondary School: 1
Health Services
- Health Sub-Centers: 2
- Well-being Centers: 8
- Primary Health Centers: 0
- Ayurvedic Clinics: 0
Sports
- Volleyball courts: 2
- Football fields: 2
- Badminton courts: 2
Economy
Agriculture is the primary occupation. The panchayat supports self-help groups (SHGs) for community-based development.
- Number of SHGs: 7
- Job card holders under MGNREGA: 0
Contact Information
- Address: GP Office Uphara, IP Area, Goh, Aurangabad, Bihar
See also
References
- ^ "Gram Panchayat Profile: Uphara". EGramSwaraj. Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Gram Panchayat Profile: Uphara". EGramSwaraj. Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "General Election to Lok Sabha Trends & Results June 2024: Constituency – Karakat". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 June 2025.}
- ^ "Notification of Result – Bihar Legislative Assembly Election" (PDF). Chief Electoral Officer, Bihar. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ "Know Your Panchayat". EGramSwaraj. Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India. Retrieved 5 June 2025.