Quick answer
Dhawa is a development block in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, with 22 gram panchayats and 54 villages (LGD code 7460). This directory lists 63 bank branches, 366 schools and 39 post offices here.
About Dhawa Panchayat Samiti
The Dhawa (धावा) development block is in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, part of the Jodhpur Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 7460.
There are 22 gram panchayats and 54 villages in Dhawa block, which puts it at number 17 of 23 blocks in Jodhpur by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Jhanwar and Luni tehsils.
From Jodhpur headquarters, Dhawa is about 33 km away to the south-west (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Luni and Bilara assembly constituencies.
Dhawa at a glance
| Name | Dhawa / धावा |
|---|---|
| Type | Panchayat Samiti |
| LGD code | 7460 |
| District | Jodhpur |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 22 |
| Villages | 54 |
| Coordinates | 26.0950° N, 72.7609° E |
| Schools | 366 |
| Bank Branches | 63 |
| Post Offices | 39 |
Map of Dhawa
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Dhawa Block Gram Panchayat List
Dhawa Panchayat Samiti has 22 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badliya | – | 0 | 9008669 |
| Chali | चाली | 3 | 294715 |
| Chicharli | – | 3 | 39756 |
| Daipara Khichiyan | – | 1 | 262455 |
| Dhawa | धावा | 2 | 39757 |
| Hingola | – | 1 | 9008678 |
| Janadesar | – | 5 | 39764 |
| Kalijal | – | 8 | 39768 |
| Khatawas | – | 1 | 9008682 |
| Loonawaskalan | – | 5 | 39773 |
| Loonawaskhara | – | 7 | 39774 |
| Lunawas Charna-khurd | – | 0 | 9008683 |
| Lunawas Jatan | – | 1 | 9008684 |
| Mehram Nagar | – | 1 | 9008687 |
| Melba | मेलबा | 5 | 294714 |
| Pariharo Ki Dhani | परिहारों की ढ़ाणी | 1 | 9008689 |
| Rabariya | – | 1 | 9008679 |
| Senai | – | 1 | 9008693 |
| Sinli | सिनली | 1 | 294718 |
| Subdand | – | 4 | 39789 |
| Uttesar | उत्तेसर | 3 | 294719 |
| Vishnu Ki Dhani – Ajeet Nagar | – | 0 | 9008698 |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Dhawa mix small-scale farming with livestock, local trade and seasonal wage work. Since July 2026, VB-G RAM G (which replaced MGNREGA) guarantees each household at least 125 days of work a year on village works such as ponds, roads and plantations. The gram panchayat issues the job cards, and wages go straight into bank or post office accounts.
Dhawa Block office: BDO and contacts
The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Dhawa 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 Dhawa 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.
Dhawa Pradhan and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | Luni | Jogaram Patel (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Jodhpur |
| 131 | Bilara | Arjun Lal Garg (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Pali |
How Dhawa 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.
None of the 12 scored panchayats of Dhawa reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj hasn't published a Panchayat Advancement Index score for Dhawa yet. Know the figure? Suggest an update
Schools in and near Dhawa
Dhawa Panchayat Samiti has 366 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 Dhawa
On record in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti: 63 Bank Branches and 39 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Dhawa
The nearest railway station to the centre of Dhawa is Dundara, about 22 km away (NWR zone).
The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, about 34 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodhpur headquarters | District | 33 km | south-west |
| Dundara (DOR) | Railway Station | 22 km | south |
| Dudia (DUK) | Railway Station | 23 km | south-east |
| Sutlana (SUT) | Railway Station | 24 km | south-east |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 34 km | north-east |
| Maharana Pratap Airport | Airport | 200 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Dhawa 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
- 14 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 18 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Dhawa is 14 km from the nearest bank branch (much farther than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Dhawa is 18 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Dhawa are, on average, 6.7 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Dhawa
The Panchayat Samitis closest to Dhawa, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Panchayat Samiti | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalyanpur | Balotra | 22 km | west |
| Jhanwar Hq Pal Road | Jodhpur | 25 km | east |
| Luni | Jodhpur | 25 km | east |
| Keru | Jodhpur | 29 km | north-east |
| Aagolai | Jodhpur | 31 km | north-west |
| Samdari | Balotra | 35 km | south |
Other Panchayat Samitis in Jodhpur
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- In villages, the Dhawa Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Dhawa block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
- 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)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Dhawa 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 Dhawa
Households in Dhawa can apply for the schemes below, covering housing, work, farming, pensions, health, education and support for women. Each one shows the local office where you apply.
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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the 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).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
Terrain and climate of Dhawa
- Elevation
- 172 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 336 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Dhawa lie at an average of about 172 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Dhawa gets roughly 340 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m.
Land cover around Dhawa
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 73%
- Tree cover 0.9%
- Built-up land 4.5%
- Water and wetland 0.1%
- Grass and scrub 20%
- Bare or sparse land 1.4%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Dhawa's villages is about 73% cropland, 1% tree cover and 5% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Dhawa Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions
Which district is Dhawa Panchayat Samiti in?
Dhawa Panchayat Samiti is in Jodhpur district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
There are 22 gram panchayats in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages are there in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
Dhawa Panchayat Samiti has 54 revenue villages.
Where is the Dhawa block office and what does it do?
The Dhawa block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Jodhpur 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 constituencies cover Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
Who are the MLAs of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
The MLAs for Dhawa Panchayat Samiti (2023 election) are Luni: Jogaram Patel (Bharatiya Janata Party); Bilara: Arjun Lal Garg (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
Dhawa Panchayat Samiti falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Jodhpur: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party); Pali: P. P. Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which gram panchayat in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?
Kalijal has the most villages (8).
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How many banks and post offices are there in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
We list 63 bank branches and 39 post offices in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti.
How far is Dhawa Panchayat Samiti from Jodhpur district headquarters?
The centre of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti is about 33 km south-west of Jodhpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti is Dundara (DOR), about 22 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dudia (DUK), 23 km; Sutlana (SUT), 24 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest airport to the centre of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 34 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 200 km away.
Which panchayat samitis are near Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti: Kalyanpur (22 km), Jhanwar Hq Pal Road (25 km), Luni (25 km), Keru (29 km) and Aagolai (31 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Jodhpur and block Dhawa, 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 Dhawa 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 Dhawa 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 Dhawa 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 Dhawa 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 Dhawa Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
What is the altitude of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 172 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Dhawa Panchayat Samiti get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti get about 340 mm of rain a year, 88% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Dhawa Panchayat Samiti?
Around the gram panchayats of Dhawa Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 73% cropland and 5% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-17)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-17)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-17)
- Local Government Directory, current snapshot (ramSeraph/opendata daily mirror), GODL-India (mirror under Unlicense)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- LGD village boundaries (ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries), CC0 1.0
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-17)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Rajasthan panchayat general election 2026 (structure, schedule and results), Public government data (as of 2026)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-17)
- Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results by constituency, Public results (ECI); Wikipedia compilation CC BY-SA 4.0 (as of 2023)
- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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