Quick answer
Sedwa is a tehsil in Barmer district, Rajasthan, with 101 gram panchayats and 284 villages (LGD code 6045).
About Sedwa Tehsil
Sedwa (सेडवा) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Barmer 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: 6045.
Sedwa tehsil has 284 revenue villages in 101 gram panchayats, which belong to the Sedwa, Fagliya, Dhanau and Bishala development blocks.
Sedwa at a glance
| Name | Sedwa / सेडवा |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 6045 |
| District | Barmer |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 101 |
| Villages | 284 |
| Coordinates | 24.9500° N, 71.1794° E |
Sedwa Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Sedwa Tehsil has 101 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Administration
In Sedwa 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 Sedwa
The Tehsils closest to Sedwa, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanau | Barmer | 34 km | north |
| Dhorimanna | Balotra | 36 km | north-east |
| Chitalwana | Jalore | 48 km | east |
| Chohtan | Barmer | 58 km | north |
| Gudha Malani | Balotra | 60 km | north-east |
| Sanchore | Jalore | 68 km | east |
Other Tehsils in Barmer
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 Sedwa 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 Barmer, Tehsil Sedwa 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.
Sedwa Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Sedwa Tehsil in?
Sedwa Tehsil is in Barmer district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Sedwa Tehsil?
There are 101 gram panchayats in Sedwa Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Sedwa Tehsil?
Sedwa Tehsil has 284 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Sedwa Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar heads Sedwa 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 Sedwa Tehsil?
Which assembly constituency does Sedwa come under?
Sedwa comes under the Chohtan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Sedwa?
The MLA for Chohtan is Adu Ram Meghwal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,03,205 votes (43.5%) and won by 1,428 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Sedwa in?
Sedwa is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Sedwa?
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 Sedwa Tehsil?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Barmer and Tehsil Sedwa, 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 Sedwa Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case in Sedwa Tehsil?
Namantaran (mutation) cases from Sedwa 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 Sedwa 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 Sedwa Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Sedwa Tehsil from Barmer district headquarters?
The centre of Sedwa Tehsil is about 91 km south of Barmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Sedwa Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Sedwa Tehsil is Jasai (JSA), about 86 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bhachhbar (BBC), 88 km; Barmer (BME), 91 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Sedwa Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Sedwa Tehsil is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 218 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kandla Airport (IXY), about 232 km away.
Which tehsils are near Sedwa Tehsil?
Neighbouring tehsils of Sedwa Tehsil: Dhanau (34 km), Dhorimanna (36 km), Chitalwana (48 km), Chohtan (58 km) and Gudha Malani (60 km).
Data sources and updates
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