# Kalewa Gram Panchayat, Patodi, Balotra: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN Code

> Kalewa is a gram panchayat in Patodi block of Balotra district, Rajasthan (LGD code 34892, PIN code 344032).
> It has 9 villages: Captain Aaidan Nagar, Dhanji Nagar, Ganganiyon Ki Dhani, Kalewa, Likhma Nagar and others.
> It is in Baytoo assembly constituency (MLA: Harish Chaudhary, Indian National Congress) and Barmer Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ummeda Ram Beniwal).
> It is about 42 km north of Balotra district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Khed Temple Halt (22 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/rajasthan/balotra/patodi/kalewa/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Kalewa
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 34892
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Patodi
- **Tehsil:** Patodi
- **District:** Balotra
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 9
- **Assembly Constituency:** Baytoo
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Barmer
- **MLA:** Harish Chaudhary (Indian National Congress)
- **MP:** Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress)
- **PIN code:** 344032, 344801
- **Coordinates:** 26.0718° N, 72.1697° E (approximate)

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Harish Chaudhary (Indian National Congress), https://zoloth.com/leaders/harish-chaudhary-mla-baytoo/
- **MP:** Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ummeda-ram-beniwal-mp-barmer/

## Villages
- Captain Aaidan Nagar (कैप्टन आईदान नगर)
- Dhanji Nagar (धनजी नगर)
- Ganganiyon Ki Dhani
- Kalewa
- Likhma Nagar (लिखमा नगर)
- Navalgarh (नवलगढ)
- New Janiyon Ki Dhani (न्यू जानियों की ढाणी)
- Shri Ramdev Nagar (श्री रामदेव नगर)
- Wagtaniyon Ki Dhani

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Kalewa Gram Panchayat?
Kalewa Gram Panchayat is in Patodi block of Balotra district, Rajasthan, and comes under Patodi tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Kalewa 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 Patodi 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 Kalewa?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Kalewa 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 Kalewa Gram Panchayat?
Kalewa Gram Panchayat has 9 revenue villages: Captain Aaidan Nagar, Dhanji Nagar, Ganganiyon Ki Dhani, Kalewa, Likhma Nagar, Navalgarh, New Janiyon Ki Dhani, Shri Ramdev Nagar and Wagtaniyon Ki Dhani.

### Which assembly constituency does Kalewa come under?
Kalewa comes under the Baytoo Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Kalewa?
The MLA for Baytoo is Harish Chaudhary (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 76,821 votes (36.0%) and won by 910 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kalewa in?
Kalewa is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Kalewa?
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.

### What is the LGD code of Kalewa Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Kalewa Gram Panchayat is 34892. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Kalewa?
Addresses in Kalewa usually carry one of these PIN codes: 344032, 344801. The nearest post office is Daukiyon ka Tala (PIN 344032), about 3.8 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Kalewa?
The DIGIPIN for Kalewa is J76-C25-C9P9. 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 Kalewa from Balotra?
Kalewa is about 42 km north of Balotra district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Patodi block, it is about 13 km south-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Kalewa?
The nearest railway station to Kalewa is Khed Temple Halt (KHTX), about 22 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tilwara (TWL), 22 km; Gole (GOLE), 26 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Kalewa?
The nearest airport to Kalewa is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 90 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 158 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Kalewa, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Kalewa is Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0PACHPA), roughly 16 km away. Other branches nearby: IDBI, Bedarlai (IFSC IBKL0002259) and Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank, Pachpadra (IFSC RMGB0000737). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which gram panchayats are near Kalewa?
The closest gram panchayats to Kalewa, as the crow flies, are Kanwarli Suraj Bera (4.2 km), Daukiyon Ka Tala (4.9 km), Sajiyali Roopji Rajaberi (5.2 km), Sajiyali Padam Singh (7.3 km) and Chilanadi (8.0 km).

### How can I complain about work in Kalewa 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 Patodi 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 Kalewa get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Balotra and Tehsil Patodi, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Patodi Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Kalewa?
In Kalewa, 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 Kalewa?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Kalewa, the Patwari of Patodi 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 Kalewa?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Patodi 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 Patodi 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 Kalewa?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Balotra, block Patodi and panchayat Kalewa 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 Patodi 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 Kalewa meet?
The Gram Sabha of Kalewa 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 Kalewa?
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 Patodi 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; Kalewa is in the Baytoo assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Kalewa Gram Panchayat?
Kalewa Gram Panchayat scored 61.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 8th of 30 panchayats in Patodi panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Kalewa above sea level?
Kalewa is about 149 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 60 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Kalewa get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Kalewa gets about 330 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, 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 Kalewa?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Kalewa, the land is 10% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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