Annapurna Bhandar List: Check If Your Name Is There
The Annapurna Bhandar list usually means a list of women whose applications have been accepted for the scheme. The official name is Annapurna Yojana, but most people say Annapurna Bhandar, so we use both names here.
Many women search for an annapurna bhandar list PDF or a list download link. This page explains, in simple steps, where the list of Annapurna Bhandar in West Bengal has been shown, how to do an annapurna bhandar name list check, and what to do if you cannot find your name.
Quick answer: about the beneficiary list
- News reports say beneficiary lists were displayed at block, panchayat and ward level (reported).
- We have not found an official list PDF to download on the official scheme page.
- The surest personal check is your own status on the official portal.
- If your name is missing, ask at your BDO, SDO or KMC ward office.
- Lists are free to see. Never pay anyone to "add" your name.
Where the Annapurna Bhandar list is shown
As reported in the news, the annapurna bhandar beneficiary list has been displayed at three local levels.
- Block level: for example, the Block Development Officer (BDO) office in rural areas.
- Panchayat level: for example, your gram panchayat office.
- Ward level: for example, ward offices in towns and in the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) area.
Exactly where a list is put up may vary, so ask your local office.
Reports also mention help camps called Janakalyan Shibir, where people can get help with status checks. Ask your local office when the next camp is.
How to do an Annapurna Bhandar list check
Use these steps for an annapurna bhandar list check in West Bengal.
- Go to your panchayat office, BDO office, or ward office. In Kolkata, go to your KMC ward office.
- Ask if the Annapurna Bhandar new list or the Annapurna Bhandar final list has been put up.
- Look for your name, your husband's or father's name, and your village or ward.
- If you see your name, write down the serial number and the date.
- If you do not see it, ask the staff to check for you. Spelling may be different.
- Then check your own status online, as shown in the next section.
Annapurna Bhandar name list check online
A full list of Annapurna Bhandar names for every district is not something we could find online. But you can check your own application, which is often more useful.
- Open socialregistry.wb.gov.in on your phone.
- Pick the option to track applicant status. The button name may change.
- Enter your registered mobile number or application reference.
- Fill in the captcha or OTP.
- See if your case is sanctioned.
Our status check by mobile number page has tips if the site is slow. For what each status means, read our verification guide.
District lists, KMC Annapurna Bhandar list and Kolkata
The process is the same in every district. In districts such as North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur and Purba Bardhaman, the District Magistrate sanctions cases. In the KMC area, the Commissioner, KMC, sanctions cases.
| Where you live | Where to ask about the list |
|---|---|
| Village (rural area) | Gram panchayat office or BDO office |
| Town (urban area) | SDO office or your ward office |
| Kolkata (KMC area) | Your KMC ward office |
For an annapurna bhandar status check in Kolkata, you can also use the portal steps above.
If your name is not on the list
- Do not worry yet. Lists may be updated as more cases are sanctioned.
- Check your status on the portal. Your case may still be under enquiry.
- Check your eligibility on our eligibility guide.
- Visit the office where you applied. Carry your EPIC (Voter ID card), Aadhaar card, active mobile number and bank passbook, with photocopies.
- If a detail is wrong, ask how to fix it. See our correction guide.
Beware of fake list PDFs
Fake files named "Annapurna Bhandar list 2026 PDF" may be shared in chat groups. Some ask for your details or a fee. Stay safe.
- Do not open unknown files or links.
- Never share your OTP, Aadhaar or bank details with callers or agents.
- Trust only the official portal, the official scheme page and government offices.
- This site is not the official website and is not run by the government.
Common questions
Is there an Annapurna Bhandar list download or PDF?
We have not found an official list PDF on the official scheme page. News reports say lists were displayed at block, panchayat and ward level. Ask your local office, and avoid unknown PDF links.
How to check Annapurna Bhandar list by name?
Visit your panchayat, BDO, SDO or KMC ward office and look at the displayed list. You can also check your own status on the official portal with your registered mobile number. Ask staff for help if you cannot find your name.
When will the Annapurna Bhandar new list come?
No date for a new list has been published that we could find. Lists may change as more cases are sanctioned. Ask your local office.
Is there a separate KMC Annapurna Bhandar list?
In the KMC area, KMC officers recommend cases and the Commissioner, KMC, sanctions them. So ask at your KMC ward office about the list for your ward.
My name is on the list but no money came. Why?
Check that your bank account is in your own name and linked to Aadhaar. Payments are sent by DBT to that account. If the problem stays, see our payment status page and visit your office.
Can an agent add my name to the beneficiary list?
No. Cases are sanctioned only through official enquiry, recommendation and sanction. Never pay anyone, and never share your OTP or bank details.