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Degana Panchayat Samiti

डेगाना · Rajasthan › Nagaur

Gram Panchayats
46
Villages
135
Bank Branches
8
Schools
251

Quick answer

Degana is a development block in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, with 46 gram panchayats and 135 villages (LGD code 740). This directory lists 8 bank branches, 251 schools and 37 post offices here.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Degana Panchayat Samiti

Degana (डेगाना) is a development block in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, part of the Ajmer Division. It’s the middle tier of Panchayati Raj: the elected Panchayat Samiti is headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) runs the block office. LGD code: 740.

Degana block has 46 gram panchayats covering 135 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 1 of the 12 blocks in Nagaur district. Its villages come under Degana and Sanjoo tehsils.

As the crow flies, Degana is about 58 km south-east of Nagaur headquarters.

In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Degana.

Degana at a glance

NameDegana / डेगाना
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code740
DistrictNagaur
DivisionAjmer Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats46
Villages135
Coordinates26.9006° N, 74.2161° E
Schools251
Bank Branches8
Post Offices37

Map of Degana

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Degana Block Gram Panchayat List

Degana Panchayat Samiti has 46 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Aakeli B–19009406
Antroli Kalan–440336
Bachhwari–340337
Bamna Khurd–19009409
Banwarla–440338
Barnaबरना440339
Butati–340341
Chanda Roon–240342
Choliyas–340343
Chosali–440344
Chui–240345
Chuvaचुवा19009416
Daboli Meethi–440346
Dagari–19009419
Degana Gaon–140347
Edwa–09009426
Gonarda–640348
Gundisar–240360
Gunsali–340350
Habachar–19009425
Igyasaniइग्यासनी19009421
Jakhera–240353
Jalsoo Khurd–540354
Jalsoo Nanak–240355
Jalsu kallan–19009430
Jawa Sisodiya–19009431
Keriya Ranwa–09009432
Kherwaखेरवा940357
Khivtanaखिंवताना2295049
Khuri Kalan–340358
Kirad–39009436
Kitalsar–240359
Manjhee–240362
Mithadiya–09009439
Mogas–640364
Nimbola Kalan–840368
Paliyas–340369
Pandwala–19009443
Poonas–640371
Pundlota–340372
Rajod–740374
Sanjoo–140375
Sarsandaसारसण्डा6295054
Sirasana–740376
Tamdoli–09009450
Tilanesh–440378

Work and livelihood

As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Degana live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard, gram and barley in the Rabi season, bajra, guar, moong, moth or groundnut in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.

Degana Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Degana block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Sarpanches of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.

Go to the Degana block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181.

Degana Pradhan and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
112DeganaAjay Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)Rajsamand

How Degana scores on the Panchayat Advancement Index

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0) gives every gram panchayat a score from 0 to 100 on nine themes of the Localised Sustainable Development Goals. It uses about 150 indicators that panchayats report and block and district officials check.

PAI score
63.1/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Degana averages 63.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 3rd of 10 in Nagaur, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 32 scored panchayats of Degana reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods67.9
Healthy panchayat71.4
Child-friendly panchayat63.1
Water-sufficient panchayat55.9
Clean and green panchayat52.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure58.2
Socially just and secured72.7
Good governance73.2
Women-friendly panchayat60.4

Degana does best on “Good governance” (73.2) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (52.6). That 21-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Degana

Degana Panchayat Samiti has 251 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Degana

On record in Degana Panchayat Samiti: 8 Bank Branches and 37 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank.

State Bank of India3
Bank of Baroda1
Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank1
Canara Bank1
UCO Bank1
HDFC Bank1

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools251View list
🏦 Bank Branches8View list
📮 Post Offices37View list
🚉 Railway Stations4View list

How to reach Degana

The nearest railway station to the centre of Degana is Jalsu Nanak, about 4.9 km away.

The nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer, about 69 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Nagaur headquartersDistrict58 kmsouth-east
Jalsu Nanak (JACN)Railway Station4.9 kmsouth-east
Jalsu (JAC)Railway Station6.6 kmsouth
Degana Jn (DNA)Railway Station10.0 kmeast
Kishangarh Airport AjmerAirport69 kmsouth-east
Jodhpur AirportAirport137 kmsouth-west

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Degana is from everyday services

Straight-line distances from the panchayat's mapped centre to the nearest facility of each kind. By road, expect them to be 20–40% longer.

Nearest bank branch
9.8 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
8.1 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

A typical gram panchayat in Degana is 8.1 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Degana is 9.8 km from the nearest bank branch (a little farther than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). Gram panchayats in Degana are, on average, 3.8 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Degana

The Panchayat Samitis closest to Degana, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
Itawa BamniyaDidwana-Kuchaman28 kmnorth-east
JayalNagaur33 kmnorth
BherundaNagaur35 kmsouth-east
Merta CityNagaur39 kmsouth-west
PeelwaDidwana-Kuchaman40 kmsouth-east
Riyan BadiNagaur40 kmsouth

Other Panchayat Samitis in Nagaur

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at your gram panchayat with photos and Aadhaar of the adult members of the household. An old MGNREGA job card with e-KYC done stays valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Card is issued.
  2. Ask for work in writing and keep the receipt. You now have a right to at least 125 days a year, and if work doesn’t come in the set time, you’re entitled to an unemployment allowance. Check attendance and wage payments on nrega.nic.in with your job card number.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. Apply online on RajSSP (social security pension) (ssp.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. Attach proof of age (or of your spouse’s death, or of disability), an income certificate, Aadhaar and your bank passbook.
  2. In villages, the Degana Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Ration card

  1. To get a new ration card or add family members, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. The card is made out in the name of the eldest woman of the household.
  2. In villages, Degana block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
  3. The Tehsildar issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. Complain about any government service on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call 181. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Degana block. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.

Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.

Government schemes for residents of Degana

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Degana. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

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 rural job scheme wages (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and a Swachh Bharat toilet)
Who can applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the block office

Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA)

From 1 July 2026 this Act replaces MGNREGA. Every rural household can get at least 125 days of paid unskilled work a year on works the Gram Sabha approves, such as ponds, roads, plantations and farm bunds. Old e-KYC'd MGNREGA job cards stay valid until the new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued.

BenefitAt least 125 days of work a year at the notified wage, paid weekly or within 15 days into your bank or post office account
Who can applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC), online and the 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe panchayat secretary, the 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour bank branch

Kisan Credit Card (KCC)

Short-term crop loans at a subsidised interest rate for farmers, livestock and fisheries, with interest subvention for prompt repayment.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour bank branch

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Cash assistance for institutional delivery in government hospitals, with free transport and care arranged through the ASHA.

Benefit₹1,400 to rural mothers for institutional delivery
Who can applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe Anganwadi centre

Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (crop insurance)

Crop insurance against natural calamities, pests and diseases at a low farmer premium (2% Kharif, 1.5% Rabi).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour bank branch, the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) and online

PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima & PM Suraksha Bima Yojana

Low-cost life cover (₹2 lakh for ₹436 a year) and accident cover (₹2 lakh for ₹20 a year) through your bank account.

Benefit₹2 lakh life cover and ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour bank branch

DAY-NRLM / UP State Rural Livelihood Mission (women's self-help groups)

Organises rural women into self-help groups with revolving funds, bank credit and livelihood training; members can become BC Sakhi, Lakhpati Didi and more.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

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Terrain and climate of Degana

Elevation
333 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
438 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Degana lie at an average of about 333 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Degana gets roughly 440 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 18 m.

Land cover around Degana

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 93%
  • Built-up land 2.2%
  • Grass and scrub 4.3%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.4%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Degana's villages is about 93% cropland, 0% tree cover and 2% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Degana Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Degana Panchayat Samiti in?

Degana Panchayat Samiti is in Nagaur district (Ajmer Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Degana Panchayat Samiti?

There are 46 gram panchayats in Degana Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Degana Panchayat Samiti?

Degana Panchayat Samiti has 135 revenue villages.

Where is the Degana block office and what does it do?

The Degana block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Nagaur district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.

Which assembly constituency does Degana come under?

Degana comes under the Degana Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Degana?

The MLA for Degana is Ajay Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 88,752 votes (46.2%) and won by 7,755 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Degana in?

Degana is in the Rajsamand Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Degana?

The Member of Parliament for Rajsamand is Mahima Kumari Mewar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,81,203 votes (64.4%) and won by 3,92,223 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Degana Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?

Kherwa has the most villages (9).

How do the panchayats of Degana perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Degana average 63.1 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

How many banks and post offices are there in Degana Panchayat Samiti?

We list 8 bank branches and 37 post offices in Degana Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Degana Panchayat Samiti from Nagaur district headquarters?

The centre of Degana Panchayat Samiti is about 58 km south-east of Nagaur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Degana Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Degana Panchayat Samiti is Jalsu Nanak (JACN), about 4.9 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jalsu (JAC), 6.6 km; Degana Jn (DNA), 10.0 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Degana Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Degana Panchayat Samiti is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 69 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 137 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Degana Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Degana Panchayat Samiti: Itawa Bamniya (28 km), Jayal (33 km), Bherunda (35 km), Merta City (39 km) and Peelwa (40 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Degana Panchayat Samiti?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Nagaur and block Degana, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Degana block office by the Vikas Adhikari (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.

How do I apply for a pension in Degana Panchayat Samiti?

For old-age, widow or disability pension, apply online on RajSSP (social security pension) (ssp.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk. The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies rural applications from Degana block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I file a complaint with the Degana Panchayat Samiti administration?

File your complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. It goes to the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) of Degana Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Degana Panchayat Samiti above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Degana Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 333 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Degana Panchayat Samiti get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Degana Panchayat Samiti get about 440 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Degana Panchayat Samiti?

Around the gram panchayats of Degana Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 93% cropland and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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