Which Assembly Constituency does Paraspur Block belong to?

Paraspur Block falls under the Katra Bazar Assembly Constituency (AC No. 297) in Gonda District, Uttar Pradesh, and forms part of the Kaiserganj Parliamentary (Lok Sabha) constituency.

How is local rural administration structured in Paraspur Block?

Paraspur Block is managed by the Block Development Officer (BDO), Block Pramukh, and 64 Gram Panchayats comprising elected Village Pradhans and Panchayat Secretaries.

Democratic Governance & Civic Guide

Civic Leadership & Administration in Paraspur, Gonda

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Katra Bazar Assembly Constituency (AC No. 297)

Paraspur Block is geographically situated within the Katra Bazar Vidhan Sabha constituency (No. 297) of Uttar Pradesh. The constituency encompasses Paraspur Block, Colonelganj tehsil areas, and Katra Bazar. It falls under the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency.

297 Vidhan Sabha No.

Kaiserganj Lok Sabha Seat

3.8 Lakh+ Registered Electors

64 Gram Panchayats

Elected MLA Katra Bazar (AC 297)

Shri Bawan Singh

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) - Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly

Legislative Tenure: Elected multiple terms from Katra Bazar constituency, actively working on rural electrification, road connectivity, and agricultural irrigation in Paraspur.

Family Background: Son of late Shri Ram Singh, a veteran leader who previously served three terms representing the Katra Bazar region.

Samajwadi Party Leader

Shri Baijnath Dubey

Former MLA from Katra Bazar constituency (2002–2007) and senior public representative in Gonda district, actively advocating for local farmers' rights and educational facilities.

Historical Figure

Late Shri Ram Singh

Prominent 3-time representative who laid foundational infrastructure for local roads, state schools, and agricultural mandis in Paraspur block during early regional development phases.

Gram Panchayat & Civic Helplines

The 3-tier Panchayati Raj system in Paraspur Block ensures citizen services are accessible at the grassroots level:

🏛️ Block Development Office (BDO) Oversees PMAY-G housing schemes, MNREGA rural labor deployment, and village sanitation projects.

🏡 64 Gram Pradhans Elected village heads managing local drinking water pumps, street lights, and Gram Sabha meetings.

📞 National Voter Helpline (1950) Free EC hotline for voter ID registration, address changes, and election polling station queries.