Quick answer
Siwana is a tehsil in Balotra district, Rajasthan, with 51 gram panchayats and 92 villages (LGD code 580).
About Siwana Tehsil
Siwana (सिवाना) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Balotra district in Rajasthan. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 580.
Siwana tehsil has 92 revenue villages in 51 gram panchayats, which belong to the Siwana and Padroo development blocks.
Siwana at a glance
| Name | Siwana / सिवाना |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 580 |
| District | Balotra |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 51 |
| Villages | 92 |
| Coordinates | 25.5810° N, 72.3703° E |
| Census 2011 code | 580 |
Siwana Tehsil LGD code
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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.
Siwana Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Siwana Tehsil has 51 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Administration
In Siwana Tehsil, the Tehsildar runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) and the Patwari keep land records at village level.
Places near Siwana
These are the nearest Tehsils to Siwana (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samdari | Balotra | 35 km | north-east |
| Pachpadra | Balotra | 35 km | north-west |
| Sayla | Jalore | 36 km | south-west |
| Jalore | Jalore | 40 km | south-east |
| Sindhari | Balotra | 45 km | west |
| Ahore | Jalore | 49 km | south-east |
Other Tehsils in Balotra
Citizen services: how to get things done
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).
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.
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 the block office. 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.
Siwana Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Siwana Tehsil in?
Siwana Tehsil is in Balotra district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Siwana Tehsil?
There are 51 gram panchayats in Siwana Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Siwana Tehsil?
Siwana Tehsil has 92 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Siwana Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar heads Siwana tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Patwari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Siwana Tehsil?
Which assembly constituency does Siwana come under?
Siwana comes under the Siwana Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Siwana?
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 Siwana in?
Siwana is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Siwana?
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.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)) of Siwana Tehsil?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Balotra and Tehsil Siwana, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a e-Mitra kiosk or the Siwana Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case in Siwana Tehsil?
Namantaran (mutation) cases from Siwana Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Siwana Tehsil?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Siwana Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Siwana Tehsil from Balotra district headquarters?
The centre of Siwana Tehsil is about 31 km south-east of Balotra district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Siwana Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Siwana Tehsil is Mokalsar (MKSR), about 16 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Balwara (BAWA), 20 km; Rakhi (RHI), 22 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Siwana Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Siwana Tehsil is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 101 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 187 km away.
Data sources and updates
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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