Quick answer
Meli is a gram panchayat in Siwana block of Balotra district, Rajasthan (LGD code 35234, PIN code 344044). It has one revenue village: Meli. It is in Siwana assembly constituency (MLA: Hameer Singh Bhayal, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Barmer Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ummeda Ram Beniwal). It is about 38 km east of Balotra district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bamsin (8.9 km).
About Meli Gram Panchayat
Meli is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Siwana block of Balotra district, Rajasthan. Land and revenue work goes through Siwana tehsil, and the district is part of the Jodhpur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 35234.
It has just one revenue village, Meli, so every adult voter of Meli is a member of the Gram Sabha.
From Balotra headquarters, Meli is about 38 km away to the east (straight-line distance). It’s about 13 km north-east of the middle of Siwana block. For trains, the closest station is Bamsin (about 8.9 km).
Meli is one of the 34 gram panchayats in Siwana block. The whole of Balotra district has 448. Voters here elect their MLA from the Siwana assembly constituency and their MP from the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
The Sarpanch and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Siwana tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Meli at a glance
| Name | Meli |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 35234 |
| Panchayat Samiti | Siwana |
| Tehsil | Siwana |
| District | Balotra |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Villages | 1 |
| Assembly Constituency | Siwana |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Barmer |
| MLA | Hameer Singh Bhayal (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress) |
| PIN code | 344044 |
| Coordinates | 25.7216° N, 72.4680° E (approximate) |
Map of Meli
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Meli LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN J76-6TJ-M47K. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Meli Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Meli Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Meli | – | 87576 |
Work and livelihood
As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Meli 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.
Administration
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, Meli is run by its elected Sarpanch, the Up-Sarpanch and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) sent by the Siwana block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Rajasthan has to form 5 committees: Administration and Establishment Committee (chaired by the Sarpanch), Finance and Taxation Committee, Development and Production Programmes Committee (farming, animal husbandry, minor irrigation and allied work), Education Committee and Social Services and Social Justice Committee (water supply, health, sanitation). The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year, once in the first and once in the last quarter of the financial year. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpanch | Meli | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) | Meli / Siwana | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Patwari | Siwana Tehsil | Land records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO) | Siwana | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti | Siwana | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar | Siwana | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| CEO, Zila Parishad | Balotra | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Collector | Balotra | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Meli Sarpanch, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Sarpanch of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Sarpanch, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Sarpanch is elected for five years. The Sarpanch calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Siwana
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2023 general election |
| Votes received | 62,875 |
| Vote share | 35.2% |
| Winning margin | 11,807 |
| Runner-up | Sunil Parihar |
Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03
MP, Barmer
| Party | Indian National Congress |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 7,04,676 |
| Vote share | 41.7% |
| Winning margin | 1,18,176 |
| Runner-up | Ravindra Singh Bhati |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
Meli votes for its ward members and Sarpanch on 16 November 2026, in phase 4 of the panchayat election. Votes are counted the same day, as soon as polling ends. 2026ReportedRajasthan State Election Commission
Polling booths (polling centres) in Meli
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.rajasthan.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Meli 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
- 63.1/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Meli scored 63.1 out of 100, ranking 4th of 25 panchayats in Siwana panchayat samiti (slightly ahead of the block average of 59.5). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Meli does best on “Socially just and secured” (81.2) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (54.6). That 27-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Siwana block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Meli
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Meli come under the block education officer (BEO) of Siwana. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Meli
For Meli, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Siwana, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Balotra.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Meli
Mail to Meli usually goes to PIN 344044 (Lalana Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lalana | Post Office | 335504 | 6.3 km |
| Kuship | Post Office | 344044 | 7.6 km |
| Gehlota | Post Office | 303008 | 8.6 km |
Bank branches near Meli
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | Parlu | SBIN0031505 | 12 km |
| State Bank of India | Khandup | SBIN0031504 | 20 km |
| HDFC Bank | Jasole | HDFC0007075 | 28 km |
| Punjab National Bank | Jasol Rajasthan | PUNB0735500 | 28 km |
| State Bank of India | Jasol | SBIN0031405 | 28 km |
See all bank branches in Siwana block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Meli can go to a e-Mitra kiosk.
How to reach Meli
The easiest way to reach Meli by train is via Bamsin, about 8.9 km away (NWR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Siwana and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, about 83 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balotra headquarters | District | 38 km | east |
| Siwana block (centre) | Panchayat Samiti | 13 km | north-east |
| Bamsin (BMSN) | Railway Station | 8.9 km | north-east |
| Rakhi (RHI) | Railway Station | 9.5 km | south-east |
| Mokalsar (MKSR) | Railway Station | 12 km | south-east |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 83 km | north-east |
| Maharana Pratap Airport | Airport | 189 km | south-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Meli 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
- 12 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 8.9 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 12 km away, a little farther than the Siwana block average of 11 km. CalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest railway station is about 8.9 km away (Bamsin). The nearest post office is about 6.3 km away, farther than the block average of 4.9 km.
Places near Meli
The Gram Panchayats closest to Meli, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Panchayat Samiti | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khakharlai | Siwana | 2.7 km | west |
| Devra | Kalyanpur | 4.8 km | east |
| Dewandi | Siwana | 5.6 km | south |
| Lalana | Samdari | 5.8 km | north |
| Phoolan | Samdari | 7.0 km | east |
| Kuseep | Siwana | 7.3 km | west |
| Arjiyana | Siwana | 8.6 km | south-east |
| Padardi Kalan | Siwana | 9.6 km | south-west |
Other Gram Panchayats in Siwana
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar.
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 Siwana 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.
Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)
- On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Balotra, Tehsil Siwana and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
- You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).
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, Siwana block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
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 Siwana Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Meli 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.
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 Siwana 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 Meli
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Meli. 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 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 Siwana 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 Siwana 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 Siwana 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 Siwana 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 Siwana block office |
Terrain and climate of Meli
- Elevation
- 149 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 361 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Meli sits about 149 metres above sea level, close to the Balotra district average of 127 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Meli gets roughly 360 mm of rain a year, 90% of it between June and September, well below the Rajasthan average of 530 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 20 m. Summers are hot: in May, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Meli
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 66%
- Tree cover 0.5%
- Built-up land 3.1%
- Grass and scrub 29%
- Bare or sparse land 1.7%
Within roughly 2 km of Meli, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 66% cropland, 1% tree cover and 3% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Meli Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Meli Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Sarpanch of Meli Gram Panchayat?
We haven’t verified the Sarpanch’s name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Siwana block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
When is the Gram Panchayat election in Meli?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Meli is on 16 November 2026, in phase 4 of the panchayat election. Votes are counted the same day, as soon as polling ends.
How many villages are there in Meli Gram Panchayat?
Meli Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Meli.
Which assembly constituency does Meli come under?
Meli comes under the Siwana Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Meli?
The MLA for Siwana is Hameer Singh Bhayal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 62,875 votes (35.2%) and won by 11,807 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meli in?
Meli is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Meli?
The Member of Parliament for Barmer is Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,04,676 votes (41.7%) and won by 1,18,176 votes.
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What is the LGD code of Meli Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Meli Gram Panchayat is 35234. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Meli?
The PIN code for Meli is usually 344044. The nearest post office is Lalana (PIN 335504), about 6.3 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Meli?
The DIGIPIN for Meli is J76-6TJ-M47K. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post’s 10-character digital address code.
How far is Meli from Balotra?
Meli is about 38 km east of Balotra district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Siwana block, it is about 13 km north-east.
Which is the nearest railway station to Meli?
The nearest railway station to Meli is Bamsin (BMSN), about 8.9 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Rakhi (RHI), 9.5 km; Mokalsar (MKSR), 12 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Meli?
The nearest airport to Meli is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 83 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 189 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Meli, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Meli is State Bank of India, Parlu (IFSC SBIN0031505), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Khandup (IFSC SBIN0031504) and HDFC Bank, Jasole (IFSC HDFC0007075). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which gram panchayats are near Meli?
The closest gram panchayats to Meli, as the crow flies, are Khakharlai (2.7 km), Devra (4.8 km), Dewandi (5.6 km), Lalana (5.8 km) and Phoolan (7.0 km).
How can I complain about work in Meli Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn’t work, give a written complaint to the Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti at Siwana block, or file it on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Where can residents of Meli get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Balotra and Tehsil Siwana, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Siwana Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Meli?
In Meli, the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.
How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Meli?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Meli, the Patwari of Siwana tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you’ll need it to track the status.
How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Meli?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Siwana block officials check rural applications. 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) of Siwana verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Meli?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Balotra, block Siwana and panchayat Meli to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Siwana block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC’d job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.
When does the Gram Sabha of Meli meet?
The Gram Sabha of Meli must meet at least twice a year, once in the first and once in the last quarter of the financial year, and the Sarpanch calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat’s accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.
How do I check my name in the voter list of Meli?
The State Election Commission, Rajasthan (sec.rajasthan.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Siwana block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Meli is in the Siwana assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Meli Gram Panchayat?
Meli Gram Panchayat scored 63.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 4th of 25 panchayats in Siwana panchayat samiti.
What is the altitude of Meli above sea level?
Meli is about 149 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 20 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Meli get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Meli gets about 360 mm of rain a year, 90% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Meli?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Meli, the land is 66% cropland and 3% 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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