Pakadi Bharat Khand is a rural village situated in the Nichlaul Block of Maharajganj district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Gorakhpur Division and is part of the Siswa Assembly Constituency and Maharajganj Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency. The village is home to an approximate population of 1,200 and represents a diverse blend of traditional values and emerging digital integration.
As part of the “Digital Village” initiative, Pakadi Bharat Khand is being equipped with smart governance systems, e-services, and better public access to welfare schemes. The aim is to transform rural service delivery using digital tools, mobile outreach, and transparency in governance. Citizens are increasingly benefiting from access to online services, local grievance systems, and awareness drives regarding welfare entitlements.
The village is primarily Hindi- and Urdu-speaking and lies at an elevation of 94 meters above sea level. It uses the STD code 05523 and falls under postal region 273163, serviced by the Siswa Bazar post office. It functions within the Indian Standard Time zone (IST, UTC+5:30).
The Digital Village model here supports citizen engagement through ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and encourages youth participation, women's involvement in digital learning, and improved village-level data management. From local grievance redressal to online certificates and village development planning, the model is setting new standards for rural governance.
Village Head, Pakdi Gram Panchayat
Tenure: Serving since April 2021
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Rural Development
Contact: +91-9876543210
Email: pradhan.kumar@pakdigram.in