# Molaniya Gram Panchayat, Rooniya Hq Bikaner, Bikaner: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> Molaniya is a gram panchayat in Rooniya Hq Bikaner block of Bikaner district, Rajasthan (LGD code 294015, PIN code 334024).
> It has 7 villages: Banda - 2 - Bm, Banda- 4 -Bm, Banda-1-B.M, Bandha, Karanisar Bikan- 5-Bm-A and others.
> It is in Lunkaransar assembly constituency (MLA: Sumit Godara, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Arjun Ram Meghwal).
> It is about 41 km north-east of Bikaner district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bamanwali Halt (6.9 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/rajasthan/bikaner/rooniya-hq-bikaner/molaniya/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Molaniya / मोलानिया
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 294015
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Rooniya Hq Bikaner
- **Tehsil:** Bikaner
- **District:** Bikaner
- **Division:** Bikaner Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 7
- **Assembly Constituency:** Lunkaransar
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Bikaner
- **MLA:** Sumit Godara (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Arjun Ram Meghwal (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 334024, 334202
- **Coordinates:** 28.3001° N, 73.5640° E (approximate)

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Sumit Godara (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/sumit-godara-mla-lunkaransar/
- **MP:** Arjun Ram Meghwal (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/arjun-ram-meghwal-mp-bikaner/

## Villages
- Banda - 2 - Bm (बन्धा - 2-बी.एम)
- Banda- 4 -Bm (बन्धा -4 -बी.एम)
- Banda-1-B.M (बन्धा - 1-बी.एंम)
- Bandha (बंधा)
- Karanisar Bikan- 5-Bm-A (करणीसरबीकाण - 5 -बी.एम.ए)
- Karnisar Beekan
- Molaniya (मोलानिया)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Molaniya Gram Panchayat?
Molaniya Gram Panchayat is in Rooniya Hq Bikaner block of Bikaner district, Rajasthan, and comes under Bikaner tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Molaniya 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 Rooniya Hq Bikaner 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 Molaniya?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Molaniya 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 Molaniya Gram Panchayat?
Molaniya Gram Panchayat has 7 revenue villages: Banda - 2 - Bm, Banda- 4 -Bm, Banda-1-B.M, Bandha, Karanisar Bikan- 5-Bm-A, Karnisar Beekan and Molaniya.

### Which assembly constituency does Molaniya come under?
Molaniya comes under the Lunkaransar Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Molaniya?
The MLA for Lunkaransar is Sumit Godara (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 60,452 votes (30.0%) and won by 8,869 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Molaniya in?
Molaniya is in the Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Molaniya?
The Member of Parliament for Bikaner is Arjun Ram Meghwal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,66,737 votes (50.7%) and won by 55,711 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Molaniya Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Molaniya Gram Panchayat is 294015. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Molaniya?
Addresses in Molaniya usually carry one of these PIN codes: 334024, 334202. The nearest post office is Dheerera R.S. (PIN 334601), about 7.6 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Molaniya?
The DIGIPIN for Molaniya is 3F4-85C-KCJF. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Molaniya from Bikaner?
Molaniya is about 41 km north-east of Bikaner district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Rooniya Hq Bikaner block, it is about 23 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Molaniya?
The nearest railway station to Molaniya is Bamanwali Halt (BMNL), about 6.9 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhirera (DHRR), 8.7 km; Jagdevwala (JDL), 11 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Molaniya?
The nearest airport to Molaniya is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 227 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 233 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Molaniya, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Molaniya is State Bank of India, Jamsar (IFSC SBIN0031315), roughly 7.6 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Khara (IFSC SBIN0031725) and Bank of Baroda, Sudsar, Dist. Churu, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0SUDSAR). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which gram panchayats are near Molaniya?
The closest gram panchayats to Molaniya, as the crow flies, are Bamanwali (7.3 km), Malasar (9.1 km), Runia Bada Bas (9.6 km), Kujti (11 km) and Dandoosar (12 km).

### How can I complain about work in Molaniya 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 Rooniya Hq Bikaner 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 Molaniya get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Bikaner and Tehsil Bikaner, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Bikaner Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Molaniya?
In Molaniya, 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 Molaniya?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Molaniya, the Patwari of Bikaner 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 Molaniya?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Rooniya Hq Bikaner 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 Rooniya Hq Bikaner 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 Molaniya?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Bikaner, block Rooniya Hq Bikaner and panchayat Molaniya 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 Rooniya Hq Bikaner 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 Molaniya meet?
The Gram Sabha of Molaniya 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 Molaniya?
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 Rooniya Hq Bikaner 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; Molaniya is in the Lunkaransar assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Molaniya Gram Panchayat?
Molaniya Gram Panchayat scored 66.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 3rd of 21 panchayats in Rooniya Hq Bikaner panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Molaniya above sea level?
Molaniya is about 197 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 16 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Molaniya get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Molaniya gets about 310 mm of rain a year, 75% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Molaniya?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Molaniya, the land is 22% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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