# Karwala Gram Panchayat, Keshoraipatan, Bundi: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> Karwala is a gram panchayat in Keshoraipatan block of Bundi district, Rajasthan (LGD code 36279, PIN code 323602).
> It has 3 villages: Baniyani, Karwala, Raghunathpura.
> It is in Keshoraipatan assembly constituency (MLA: C. L. Premi Bairwa, Indian National Congress) and Kota Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Om Birla).
> It is about 28 km east of Bundi district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Keshorai Patan (8.8 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/rajasthan/bundi/keshoraipatan/karwala/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Karwala
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 36279
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Keshoraipatan
- **Tehsil:** Keshoraipatan
- **District:** Bundi
- **Division:** Kota Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 3
- **Assembly Constituency:** Keshoraipatan
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Kota
- **MLA:** C. L. Premi Bairwa (Indian National Congress)
- **MP:** Om Birla (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 323602
- **Coordinates:** 25.4010° N, 75.9171° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 3
- **Post Offices:** 2

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** C. L. Premi Bairwa (Indian National Congress), https://zoloth.com/leaders/c-l-premi-bairwa-mla-keshoraipatan/
- **MP:** Om Birla (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/om-birla-mp-kota/

## Villages
- Baniyani (बनियानी)
- Karwala
- Raghunathpura (रघुनाथपुरा)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Karwala Gram Panchayat?
Karwala Gram Panchayat is in Keshoraipatan block of Bundi district, Rajasthan, and comes under Keshoraipatan tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Karwala 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 Keshoraipatan block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### When is the Gram Panchayat election in Karwala?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Karwala is on 16 November 2026, in phase 4 of the panchayat election. Votes are counted the same day, as soon as polling ends.

### How many villages are there in Karwala Gram Panchayat?
Karwala Gram Panchayat has 3 revenue villages: Baniyani, Karwala and Raghunathpura.

### Which assembly constituency does Karwala come under?
Karwala comes under the Keshoraipatan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Karwala?
The MLA for Keshoraipatan is C. L. Premi Bairwa (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,01,541 votes (49.3%) and won by 17,087 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Karwala in?
Karwala is in the Kota Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Karwala?
The Member of Parliament for Kota is Om Birla (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,50,496 votes (50.0%) and won by 41,974 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Karwala Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Karwala Gram Panchayat is 36279. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Karwala?
The PIN code for Karwala is usually 323602. The nearest post office is Karwala Ki Jhopri (PIN 323301), about 0.2 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Karwala?
The DIGIPIN for Karwala is 33P-JCK-7K9J. 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 Karwala from Bundi?
Karwala is about 28 km east of Bundi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Keshoraipatan block, it is about 9.0 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Karwala?
The nearest railway station to Karwala is Keshorai Patan (KPTN), about 8.8 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Arnetha (ARE), 10 km; Gurla N (GQLN), 12 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Karwala?
The nearest airport to Karwala is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 159 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 172 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Karwala, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Karwala is Bank of Baroda, Laban, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0LABANX), roughly 2.4 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Lakheri, Dist Bundi (IFSC BARB0LAKHER) and ICICI Bank, Lakheri (IFSC ICIC0006884). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Karwala?
There are 3 schools on record in Karwala: Govt. PS Bariyani, Govt. SR. Sec. Karwala and Govt. UPS Sanskrit Vidhyalaya Bariyani.

### Which gram panchayats are near Karwala?
The closest gram panchayats to Karwala, as the crow flies, are Jaloda (3.9 km), Mayaja (4.4 km), Radi (5.0 km), Jakhana (5.4 km) and Lesarda (6.1 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Karwala Gram Panchayat?
Karwala Gram Panchayat scored 70.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 1st of 20 panchayats in Keshoraipatan panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Karwala above sea level?
Karwala is about 233 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 Karwala get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Karwala gets about 690 mm of rain a year, 92% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Karwala?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Karwala, the land is 90% cropland, 3% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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