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Arthuna Panchayat Samiti

अरथूना · Rajasthan › Banswara

Gram Panchayats
34
Villages
96
Bank Branches
3
Schools
205

Quick answer

Arthuna is a development block in Banswara district, Rajasthan, with 34 gram panchayats and 96 villages (LGD code 6827). This directory lists 3 bank branches, 205 schools and 14 post offices here.

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

About Arthuna Panchayat Samiti

The Arthuna (अरथूना) development block is in Banswara district, Rajasthan, part of the Udaipur Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 6827.

There are 34 gram panchayats and 96 villages in Arthuna block, which puts it at number 7 of 16 blocks in Banswara by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Arthuna, Kushalgarh, Garhi and Anandpuri tehsils.

As the crow flies, Arthuna is about 20 km west of Banswara headquarters.

Villages in this block vote in the Garhi, Banswara and Bagidora assembly constituencies.

Arthuna at a glance

NameArthuna / अरथूना
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code6827
DistrictBanswara
DivisionUdaipur Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats34
Villages96
Coordinates23.5002° N, 74.1377° E
Schools205
Bank Branches3
Post Offices14

Map of Arthuna

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

Arthuna Block Gram Panchayat List

Arthuna Panchayat Samiti has 34 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Anjana–534456
Arthuna–334461
Bassi Moti–434462
Bhanoka Parda–19001033
Bhatar–2262470
Bildi–19001035
Dobapada–19001037
Gamari Narayanगामडी नारायण2294567
Ghanevaघाणेवा3294566
Gusai Ka Pardaगोसाई का पारडा5294565
Hadmatiya–19001041
Haliyamahuda–19001042
Itauwa–234471
Jolana–234475
Kesarpura–134477
Kotraकोटरा734577
Kunwaliya–5262479
Majiyapalमाजियापाल19001050
Malana–434486
Mandela Pada–3262484
Nahli–334489
Navaghara–434490
Odaओडा5262476
Odwara–09001056
Padedi–434492
Panchwadaपांचवाडा1295094
Parheda–234495
Raiyana–334496
Ratanpuraरतनपुरा334356
Saharanpurसहारनपुर234501
Senala–19001063
Tamtia Rathore–434505
Timurwa–534506
Wakhatpura–534509

Population of Arthuna

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population16,69,864
Rural households3,40,276
Rural literacy rate54.0%
Rural sex ratio981
Rural SC population share4.2%
Rural work participation52.2%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorBanswara
Women who are literate53.1%
Women with 10+ years of schooling28.5%
Institutional births97.7%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated83.0%
Children under 5 who are stunted44.6%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic52.8%
Households using clean cooking fuel21.1%
Households with improved sanitation40.8%
Households with electricity93.1%
Households with health insurance84.2%
Households with improved drinking water95.6%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Arthuna 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.

Arthuna Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Arthuna block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Sarpanches of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.

Go to the Arthuna block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181.

Arthuna Pradhan and MLAs

How Arthuna 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
60.0/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Arthuna averages 60.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 2nd of 13 in Banswara, about the same as the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 26 scored panchayats of Arthuna reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods69.7
Healthy panchayat69.5
Child-friendly panchayat63.5
Water-sufficient panchayat45.6
Clean and green panchayat55.7
Self-sufficient infrastructure56.1
Socially just and secured71.8
Good governance64.8
Women-friendly panchayat54.3

Arthuna does best on “Socially just and secured” (71.8) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (45.6). That 26-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Arthuna

Arthuna Panchayat Samiti has 205 schools on record. See the full list of schools

This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.

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

On record in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti: 3 Bank Branches and 14 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: Bank of Baroda, Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank.

Bank of Baroda2
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank1

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools205View list
🏦 Bank Branches3View list
📮 Post Offices14View list

How to reach Arthuna

The nearest railway station to the centre of Arthuna is Dungarpur, about 61 km away (NWR zone).

The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, about 127 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Banswara headquartersDistrict20 kmwest
Dungarpur (DNRP)Railway Station61 kmnorth-west
Kotana (KTOA)Railway Station62 kmnorth-west
Kundalgarh (KDLG)Railway Station68 kmnorth-west
Maharana Pratap AirportAirport127 kmnorth
Vadodara International AirportAirport160 kmsouth-west

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

How far Arthuna 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
6.1 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
60 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

A typical gram panchayat in Arthuna is 60 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Arthuna is 6.1 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). Gram panchayats in Arthuna are, on average, 1.7 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Arthuna

The Panchayat Samitis closest to Arthuna, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
NaharpuraBanswara10 kmsouth
GarhiBanswara13 kmnorth-east
AnandpuriBanswara17 kmsouth-west
GaliyakoatDungarpur19 kmwest
BagidoraBanswara20 kmsouth-east
ChikhaliDungarpur25 kmwest

Other Panchayat Samitis in Banswara

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. Apply for a job card at your 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.

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 Arthuna Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

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

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 your 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.

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 Arthuna 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 Arthuna

Households in Arthuna 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 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 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 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 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 block office

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Terrain and climate of Arthuna

Elevation
170 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
791 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Arthuna lie at an average of about 170 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Arthuna gets roughly 790 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 53 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.

Land cover around Arthuna

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 62%
  • Tree cover 15%
  • Built-up land 1.7%
  • Water and wetland 5.0%
  • Grass and scrub 16%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Arthuna's villages is about 62% cropland, 15% tree cover and 2% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Arthuna Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Arthuna Panchayat Samiti in?

Arthuna Panchayat Samiti is in Banswara district (Udaipur Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

There are 34 gram panchayats in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

Arthuna Panchayat Samiti has 96 revenue villages.

Where is the Arthuna block office and what does it do?

The Arthuna block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Banswara district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.

Which assembly constituencies cover Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

Arthuna Panchayat Samiti is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Garhi, Banswara and Bagidora.

Who are the MLAs of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Arthuna in?

Arthuna is in the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Arthuna?

The Member of Parliament for Banswara is Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,20,831 votes (50.2%) and won by 2,47,054 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?

Kotra has the most villages (7).

How do the panchayats of Arthuna perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Arthuna average 60.0 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

How many banks and post offices are there in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

We list 3 bank branches and 14 post offices in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Arthuna Panchayat Samiti from Banswara district headquarters?

The centre of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti is about 20 km west of Banswara district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti is Dungarpur (DNRP), about 61 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Kotana (KTOA), 62 km; Kundalgarh (KDLG), 68 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 127 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Vadodara International Airport (BDQ), about 160 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti: Naharpura (10 km), Garhi (13 km), Anandpuri (17 km), Galiyakoat (19 km) and Bagidora (20 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Banswara and block Arthuna, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Arthuna block office by the Vikas Adhikari (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.

How do I apply for a pension in Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

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) verifies rural applications from Arthuna block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

How can I file a complaint with the Arthuna Panchayat Samiti administration?

File your complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. It goes to the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 170 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Arthuna Panchayat Samiti get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti get about 790 mm of rain a year, 94% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 5°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Arthuna Panchayat Samiti?

Around the gram panchayats of Arthuna Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 62% cropland, 15% tree cover, 2% built-up land and 5% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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