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Paplaz Gram Panchayat

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PIN code
311603
Assembly Constituency
Jahazpur
Sarpanch
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Paplaz is a gram panchayat in Kotri block of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan (LGD code 9002597, PIN code 311603). It has one revenue village: Paplaj. It is in Jahazpur assembly constituency (MLA: Gopichand Meena, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Damodar Agarwal).

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

About Paplaz Gram Panchayat

You’ll find Paplaz Gram Panchayat in Kotri block of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, under Kotri tehsil and the Ajmer Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 9002597.

Paplaj is the only revenue village in this panchayat. Its registered voters make up the Gram Sabha.

The nearest railway station is Singuli Shyam, about 22 km away.

Paplaz is one of 46 gram panchayats in Kotri block and 511 in Bhilwara district. For elections, Paplaz falls in the Jahazpur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency.

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 Kotri tehsil.

Paplaz at a glance

NamePaplaz
TypeGram Panchayat
LGD code9002597
Panchayat SamitiKotri
TehsilKotri
DistrictBhilwara
DivisionAjmer Division
StateRajasthan
Villages1
Assembly ConstituencyJahazpur
Lok Sabha ConstituencyBhilwara
MLAGopichand Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party)
MPDamodar Agarwal (Bharatiya Janata Party)
PIN code311603
Schools2

Paplaz LGD code and PIN code

LGD code
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 Paplaz Gram Panchayat

Paplaz Gram Panchayat has 1 revenue village, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Apna Khata (e-Dharti), eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.

VillageName in HindiVillage code
Paplaj–95723

This panchayat was formed when panchayats were reorganised in 2025. Its village list follows LGD and may change as the records are updated.

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Paplaz 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

Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, Paplaz is run by its elected Sarpanch, the Up-Sarpanch and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) sent by the Kotri block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.

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.

Key offices for residents of Paplaz
OfficeWhereHandles
SarpanchPaplazDevelopment works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection
Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO)Paplaz / KotriFamily register, birth & death registration, records
PatwariKotri TehsilLand records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification
Vikas Adhikari (BDO)KotriRural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing
Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat SamitiKotriPanchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat
TehsildarKotriCertificates, mutation, revenue courts
CEO, Zila ParishadBhilwaraOversight of all gram panchayats in the district
District CollectorBhilwaraOverall district administration and grievance redressal

Paplaz 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.

MLA, Jahazpur

Gopichand Meena

Bharatiya Janata Party2023 general election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2023 general election
Votes received96,933
Vote share48.4%
Winning margin580
Runner-upDhiraj Gurjar

Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03

MP, Bhilwara

Damodar Agarwal

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received8,07,640
Vote share61.9%
Winning margin3,54,606
Runner-upC P Joshi

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

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

Paplaz voted for its ward members and Sarpanch on 24 October 2026, in phase 1 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 Paplaz

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 Paplaz

Schools in Paplaz, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:

NameType
G.P.S. Bhilo KA JhonpraGovernment primary school
G.U.P.S. PaplajGovernment upper primary school

Government primary and upper-primary schools around Paplaz come under the block education officer (BEO) of Kotri. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.

Hospitals and health centres near Paplaz

If someone in Paplaz 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 Bhilwara and elsewhere.

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

The PIN code for Paplaz is most likely 311603, served by Mansha 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.

NameTypePIN codeDistance
ManshaPost Office3116033.7 km
KotriPost Office3252204.3 km
KishangarhPost Office3116014.4 km

Bank branches near Paplaz

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.

BankNameIFSCDistance
HDFC BankMansa Road KotriHDFC00073904.6 km
ICICI BankAkola RajasthanICIC00066554.6 km
ICICI BankBarliyasICIC00066604.6 km
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin BankBarliyasRMGB00016914.6 km
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin BankSawaipurRMGB00016934.6 km

See all bank branches in Kotri 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 Paplaz

The easiest way to reach Paplaz by train is via Singuli Shyam, about 22 km away. From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Kotri and nearby villages.

The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, about 134 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Singuli Shyam (SISM)Railway Station22 km
Barundini (BNDI)Railway Station22 km
Mandalgarh (MLGH)Railway Station24 km
Maharana Pratap AirportAirport134 km
Kishangarh Airport AjmerAirport136 km

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

Places near Paplaz

Citizen services: how to get things done

Birth and death certificates

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  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 Kotri 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.

Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)

  1. On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Bhilwara, Tehsil Kotri and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
  2. 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

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

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 Kotri 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

  1. Apply for a job card at Paplaz 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.

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 Kotri 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 Paplaz

Households in Paplaz 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 Kotri 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 Kotri 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 Kotri 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 Kotri 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 Kotri block office

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Paplaz Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions

In which block, tehsil and district is Paplaz Gram Panchayat?

Paplaz Gram Panchayat is in Kotri block of Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, and comes under Kotri tehsil.

Who is the Sarpanch of Paplaz 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 Kotri 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 Paplaz?

Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Paplaz was held on 24 October 2026, in phase 1 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.

How many villages are there in Paplaz Gram Panchayat?

Paplaz Gram Panchayat has just one revenue village, Paplaj.

Which assembly constituency does Paplaz come under?

Paplaz comes under the Jahazpur Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Paplaz?

The MLA for Jahazpur is Gopichand Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 96,933 votes (48.4%) and won by 580 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Paplaz in?

Paplaz is in the Bhilwara Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Paplaz?

The Member of Parliament for Bhilwara is Damodar Agarwal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,07,640 votes (61.9%) and won by 3,54,606 votes.

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What is the LGD code of Paplaz Gram Panchayat?

The LGD code of Paplaz Gram Panchayat is 9002597. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

What is the PIN code of Paplaz?

The PIN code for Paplaz is usually 311603. The nearest post office is Mansha (PIN 311603), about 3.7 km away as the crow flies.

Which is the nearest railway station to Paplaz?

The nearest railway station to Paplaz is Singuli Shyam (SISM), about 22 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Barundini (BNDI), 22 km; Mandalgarh (MLGH), 24 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Paplaz?

The nearest airport to Paplaz is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 134 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 136 km away.

Which is the nearest bank to Paplaz, and what is its IFSC code?

The nearest bank branch to Paplaz is HDFC Bank, Mansa Road Kotri (IFSC HDFC0007390), roughly 4.6 km away. Other branches nearby: ICICI Bank, Akola Rajasthan (IFSC ICIC0006655) and ICICI Bank, Barliyas (IFSC ICIC0006660). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

Which schools are there in Paplaz?

There are 2 schools on record in Paplaz: G.P.S. Bhilo KA Jhonpra and G.U.P.S. Paplaj.

How can I complain about work in Paplaz 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 Kotri 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 Paplaz get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?

Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Bhilwara and Tehsil Kotri, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Kotri Tehsil office.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Paplaz?

In Paplaz, 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 Paplaz?

Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Paplaz, the Patwari of Kotri 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 Paplaz?

For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Kotri 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 Kotri 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 Paplaz?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Bhilwara, block Kotri and panchayat Paplaz 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 Kotri 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 Paplaz meet?

The Gram Sabha of Paplaz 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 Paplaz?

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 Kotri 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; Paplaz is in the Jahazpur assembly constituency.

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.

Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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