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Keraliya Gram Panchayat

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Keraliya is a gram panchayat in Sankra block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 9006949, PIN code 345031). It has one revenue village: Keraliya. It is in Pokaran assembly constituency (MLA: Mahant Pratap Puri, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat). It is about 56 km east of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi (14 km).

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

About Keraliya Gram Panchayat

Keraliya Gram Panchayat is in Sankra block, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. For land records and certificates you deal with Pokaran tehsil; the district falls in the Jodhpur Division. The panchayat’s LGD code is 9006949.

Keraliya is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.

As the crow flies, Keraliya is about 56 km east of Jaisalmer headquarters. It’s about 22 km north-west of the middle of Sankra block. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, about 14 km away.

Keraliya is one of 29 gram panchayats in Sankra block and 266 in Jaisalmer district. For elections, Keraliya falls in the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.

For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Pokaran tehsil.

Keraliya at a glance

NameKeraliya
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code9006949
Panchayat SamitiSankra
TehsilPokaran
DistrictJaisalmer
DivisionJodhpur Division
StateRajasthan
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyPokaran
Lok Sabha ConstituencyJodhpur
MLAMahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPGajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code345031
Coordinates26.9073° N, 71.4781° E (approximate)
Schools1

Map of Keraliya

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

Keraliya LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
PIN code
DIGIPIN (reference point)

The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN J79-K26-PTPT. 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 Keraliya Gram Panchayat

Keraliya Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Apna Khata (e-Dharti), eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Keraliya–86317

This panchayat was formed when panchayats were reorganised in 2025. Its village list follows LGD and may change as the records are updated.

Population of Keraliya

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jaisalmer district, which Keraliya is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population5,80,894
Rural households1,00,427
Rural literacy rate53.8%
Rural sex ratio859
Rural SC population share15.4%
Rural work participation44.4%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Jaisalmer district, where Keraliya is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorJaisalmer
Women who are literate62.2%
Women with 10+ years of schooling18.7%
Institutional births90.0%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated72.0%
Children under 5 who are stunted25.5%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic44.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel30.9%
Households with improved sanitation75.7%
Households with electricity97.3%
Households with health insurance93.7%
Households with improved drinking water95.2%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Keraliya 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.

Administration

Keraliya Gram Panchayat is run by an elected Sarpanch (village head), an Up-Sarpanch and ward members. Every adult voter in the panchayat’s villages is a member of the Gram Sabha. The Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO), posted by Sankra block, keeps the day-to-day records and registers births and deaths.

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.

Key offices for residents of Keraliya
OfficeWhereHandles
SarpanchKeraliyaDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO)Keraliya / SankraFamily register, birth & death registration, records
PatwariPokaran TehsilLand records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification
Vikas Adhikari (BDO)SankraRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat SamitiSankraPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
TehsildarPokaranCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
CEO, Zila ParishadJaisalmerOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District CollectorJaisalmerOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Keraliya 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, Pokaran

Mahant Pratap Puri

Bharatiya Janata Party2023 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2023 general election
Votes received1,12,989
Vote share56.8%
Winning margin35,481
Runner-upSaleh Mohammad

Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03

MP, Jodhpur

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received7,30,056
Vote share52.8%
Winning margin1,15,677
Runner-upKaran Singh Uchiyarda

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

Keraliya 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 Keraliya

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.

Schools in and near Keraliya

Schools in Keraliya, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:

NameType
Govt.UPS_KERALIYAGovernment upper primary school

Children aged 6 to 14 in Keraliya can study free in government schools under the Right to Education Act, with free textbooks, uniforms, school bags and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. Under RTE Section 12(1)(c), private schools keep 25% of entry-level seats for children from disadvantaged groups, and the state opens online applications every admission season. Students can apply for pre- and post-matric scholarships on scholarships.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Keraliya

If someone in Keraliya needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at an e-Mitra kiosk or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Jaisalmer and elsewhere.

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

The PIN code for Keraliya is most likely 345031, served by Chacha Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
ChachaPost Office34503124 km
ChandanPost Office34503124 km
SodakorePost Office34503124 km

Bank branches near Keraliya

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.

BankNameIFSCDistance
Bank of BarodaPokhran, RajasthanBARB0POKHRA18 km
HDFC BankPokhranHDFC000716218 km
ICICI BankPokaranICIC000430918 km
Indusind BankPokhranINDB000218218 km
Punjab National BankPokaranPUNB073650018 km

See all bank branches in Sankra block

If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A e-Mitra kiosk can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.

How to reach Keraliya

Shri Bhadriya Lathi railway station (14 km) is the closest railhead for Keraliya (NWR zone). If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Jaisalmer district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.

The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, about 61 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jaisalmer headquartersDistrict56 kmeast
Sankra block (centre)Panchayat Samiti22 kmnorth-west
Shri Bhadriya Lathi (SBLT)Railway Station14 kmnorth
Jetha Chandan (JCH)Railway Station20 kmnorth-west
Odhaniya Chacha (OCH)Railway Station25 kmeast
Jaisalmer AirportAirport61 kmwest
Jodhpur AirportAirport172 kmsouth-east

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

How far Keraliya 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
18 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
Nearest railway station
14 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest bank branch is about 18 km away, farther than for 91% of panchayats in Rajasthan. For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. CalculatedZoloth calculation

The nearest railway station is about 14 km away (Shri Bhadriya Lathi). The nearest post office is about 24 km away.

Places near Keraliya

These are the nearest Gram Panchayats to Keraliya (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Gram PanchayatPanchayat SamitiDistanceDirection
BhadriyaRamdevra Hq Pokhran9.3 kmnorth-east
SanawaraSankra11 kmsouth-east
LathiRamdevra Hq Pokhran13 kmnorth
ChananiSankra14 kmeast
DholiyaRamdevra Hq Pokhran16 kmnorth-east
DhaysarJaisalmer17 kmwest
MadhopuraSankra19 kmsouth-east
ChokSankra20 kmeast

Other Gram Panchayats in Sankra

Citizen services: how to get things done

Birth and death certificates

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  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 Pokaran 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.

Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)

  1. On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Jaisalmer, Tehsil Pokaran and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
  2. 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

  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, Sankra block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

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 Sankra 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

  1. Apply for a job card at Keraliya 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.

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 Sankra 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.

Special programmes

Jaisalmer is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Keraliya may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: JaisalmerNITI Aayog

Government schemes for residents of Keraliya

Households in Keraliya 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe panchayat secretary and the Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Sankra block office

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Terrain and climate of Keraliya

Elevation
232 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
266 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER

Keraliya sits about 232 metres above sea level, close to the Jaisalmer district average of 215 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model

On long-term averages, the area around Keraliya gets roughly 270 mm of rain a year, 83% 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 28 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 1°C.

Land cover around Keraliya

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 64%
  • Grass and scrub 0.8%
  • Bare or sparse land 35%

Within roughly 2 km of Keraliya, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 64% cropland, 0% tree cover and 0% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021

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Keraliya Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Keraliya Gram Panchayat?

Keraliya Gram Panchayat is in Sankra block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, and comes under Pokaran tehsil.

Who is the Sarpanch of Keraliya 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 Sankra 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 Keraliya?

Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Keraliya 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 Keraliya Gram Panchayat?

Keraliya Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Keraliya.

Which assembly constituency does Keraliya come under?

Keraliya comes under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Keraliya?

The MLA for Pokaran is Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,12,989 votes (56.8%) and won by 35,481 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Keraliya in?

Keraliya is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Keraliya?

The Member of Parliament for Jodhpur is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,30,056 votes (52.8%) and won by 1,15,677 votes.

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What is the LGD code of Keraliya Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Keraliya Gram Panchayat is 9006949. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Keraliya?

The PIN code for Keraliya is usually 345031. The nearest post office is Chacha (PIN 345031), about 24 km away as the crow flies.

What is the DIGIPIN of Keraliya?

The DIGIPIN for Keraliya is J79-K26-PTPT. 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 Keraliya from Jaisalmer?

Keraliya is about 56 km east of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Sankra block, it is about 22 km north-west.

Which is the nearest railway station to Keraliya?

The nearest railway station to Keraliya is Shri Bhadriya Lathi (SBLT), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jetha Chandan (JCH), 20 km; Odhaniya Chacha (OCH), 25 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Keraliya?

The nearest airport to Keraliya is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 61 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 172 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Keraliya, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Keraliya is Bank of Baroda, Pokhran, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0POKHRA), roughly 18 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Pokhran (IFSC HDFC0007162) and ICICI Bank, Pokaran (IFSC ICIC0004309). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Which schools are there in Keraliya?

There is 1 school on record in Keraliya: Govt.UPS_KERALIYA.

Which gram panchayats are near Keraliya?

The closest gram panchayats to Keraliya, as the crow flies, are Bhadriya (9.3 km), Sanawara (11 km), Lathi (13 km), Chanani (14 km) and Dholiya (16 km).

How can I complain about work in Keraliya 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 Sankra 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 Keraliya get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?

Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Jaisalmer and Tehsil Pokaran, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Pokaran Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Keraliya?

In Keraliya, 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 Keraliya?

Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Keraliya, the Patwari of Pokaran 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 Keraliya?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Keraliya?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaisalmer, block Sankra and panchayat Keraliya 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 Sankra 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 Keraliya meet?

The Gram Sabha of Keraliya 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 Keraliya?

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 Sankra 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; Keraliya is in the Pokaran assembly constituency.

What is the altitude of Keraliya above sea level?

Keraliya is about 232 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 28 m within 2 km.

How much rainfall does Keraliya get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Keraliya gets about 270 mm of rain a year, 83% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Keraliya?

Within about 2 km of the centre of Keraliya, the land is 64% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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