Quick answer
Dankha is a gram panchayat in Sindhari block of Balotra district, Rajasthan (LGD code 9012505, PIN code 344033).
About Dankha Gram Panchayat
Dankha is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Sindhari block of Balotra district, Rajasthan. Land and revenue work goes through Sindhari tehsil, and the district is part of the Jodhpur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 9012505.
The nearest railway station is Gole, about 32 km away.
Dankha is one of 37 gram panchayats in Sindhari block and 448 in Balotra district.
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 Sindhari tehsil.
Dankha at a glance
| Name | Dankha |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 9012505 |
| Panchayat Samiti | Sindhari |
| Tehsil | Sindhari |
| District | Balotra |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Villages | 0 |
| PIN code | 344033 |
Dankha LGD code and PIN code
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|---|---|
| PIN code |
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 Dankha Gram Panchayat
This panchayat was formed when panchayats were reorganised in 2025, and LGD doesn't list its villages yet. Ask at the panchayat office which villages it now covers.
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Dankha 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
Dankha 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 Sindhari 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.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpanch | Dankha | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) | Dankha / Sindhari | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Patwari | Sindhari Tehsil | Land records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO) | Sindhari | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti | Sindhari | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar | Sindhari | 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 |
Dankha 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.
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
Dankha voted for its ward members and Sarpanch on 5 November 2026, in phase 3 of the panchayat election, and the votes were counted the same day. We'll add the result here once the State Election Commission publishes it. 2026ReportedRajasthan State Election Commission
Polling booths (polling centres) in Dankha
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 Dankha
Children aged 6 to 14 in Dankha 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 Dankha
If someone in Dankha 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 Balotra and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Dankha
The PIN code for Dankha is most likely 344033, served by Chadon Ki Dhani 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.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadon Ki Dhani | Post Office | 344033 | 4.4 km |
| Khara Mahechan | Post Office | 344033 | 4.4 km |
| Lolawa | Post Office | 344033 | 4.4 km |
Bank branches near Dankha
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank | Sindari Charnan | ICIC0005664 | 6.5 km |
| Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank | Nokhra | RMGB0000735 | 6.5 km |
| State Bank of India | Sindri | SBIN0031396 | 6.5 km |
| AU Small Finance Bank | Meli Balotra | AUBL0002677 | 11 km |
| HDFC Bank | Siwana | HDFC0005253 | 11 km |
See all bank branches in Sindhari 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 Dankha
Gole railway station (32 km) is the closest railhead for Dankha (NWR zone). If you’re coming from farther away, you can also travel to Balotra district headquarters and take a bus or taxi from there.
The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, about 132 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gole (GOLE) | Railway Station | 32 km | |
| Bhimarlai (BMQ) | Railway Station | 32 km | |
| Tilwara (TWL) | Railway Station | 35 km | |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 132 km | |
| Jaisalmer Airport | Airport | 179 km |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
Places near Dankha
Other Gram Panchayats in Sindhari
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 Sindhari 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 Sindhari 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, Sindhari 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 Sindhari 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 Dankha 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 Sindhari 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 Dankha
Households in Dankha 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 Sindhari 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 Sindhari 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 Sindhari 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 Sindhari 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 Sindhari block office |
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Dankha Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Dankha Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Sarpanch of Dankha 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 Sindhari block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.
When was the Gram Panchayat election held in Dankha?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Dankha was held on 5 November 2026, in phase 3 of the panchayat election, and the votes were counted the same day. We'll add the result here once the State Election Commission publishes it.
What is the LGD code of Dankha Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dankha Gram Panchayat is 9012505. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Dankha?
The PIN code for Dankha is usually 344033. The nearest post office is Chadon Ki Dhani (PIN 344033), about 4.4 km away as the crow flies.
Which is the nearest railway station to Dankha?
The nearest railway station to Dankha is Gole (GOLE), about 32 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bhimarlai (BMQ), 32 km; Tilwara (TWL), 35 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Dankha?
The nearest airport to Dankha is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 132 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 179 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Dankha, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dankha is ICICI Bank, Sindari Charnan (IFSC ICIC0005664), roughly 6.5 km away. Other branches nearby: Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank, Nokhra (IFSC RMGB0000735) and State Bank of India, Sindri (IFSC SBIN0031396). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
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How can I complain about work in Dankha 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 Sindhari 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 Dankha get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Balotra and Tehsil Sindhari, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Sindhari Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Dankha?
In Dankha, 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 Dankha?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Dankha, the Patwari of Sindhari 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 Dankha?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Sindhari 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 Sindhari 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 Dankha?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Balotra, block Sindhari and panchayat Dankha 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 Sindhari 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 Dankha meet?
The Gram Sabha of Dankha 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 Dankha?
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 Sindhari 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.
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.
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- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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