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Begun Panchayat Samiti

बेगूं · Rajasthan › Chittorgarh

Gram Panchayats
35
Villages
243
Bank Branches
1
Schools
261

Quick answer

Begun is a development block in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, with 35 gram panchayats and 243 villages (LGD code 642). This directory lists 1 bank branch, 261 schools and 30 post offices here.

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

About Begun Panchayat Samiti

Begun (बेगूं) is a development block in Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan, part of the Udaipur Division. It’s the middle tier of Panchayati Raj: the elected Panchayat Samiti is headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) runs the block office. LGD code: 642.

Begun block has 35 gram panchayats covering 243 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 3 of the 11 blocks in Chittorgarh district. Its villages come under Begun and Rawatbhata tehsils.

From Chittorgarh headquarters, Begun is about 41 km away to the north-east (straight-line distance).

In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Begun.

Begun at a glance

NameBegun / बेगूं
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code642
DistrictChittorgarh
DivisionUdaipur Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats35
Villages243
Coordinates25.0276° N, 74.9963° E
Schools261
Bank Branches1
Post Offices30

Map of Begun

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

Begun Block Gram Panchayat List

Begun Panchayat Samiti has 35 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Amalda-16–49003658
Anoppura–1336447
Anwalhera–836448
Barniyas–1136449
Bichhor–636450
Chavandia(Dwatiya)-4–09003663
Chavandia(Pratham)-12–09003664
Chechi–536451
Dekadikheda-2–09003667
Dhamancha–1536452
Doraiडोरई1336453
Dugar–736455
Gopal Pura–1336456
Gopalpura(Pratham)-1–09003671
Govind Pura–736457
Itawa–836458
Kalyanpura-22–09003675
Kerpura–836461
Kheri–1236462
Madhopurमाधोपुर936463
Meghniwas–1436465
Meghpura–936466
Motipuraमोतीपुरा636467
Nandwai–936468
Parsoli–536469
Raj Garhराज गढ़736470
Rampuriya–736471
Rawarda–536472
Rayati-28–19003686
Rayta–836473
Samariyan Kalan–1136475
Shadiशादी636474
Srinagar-31–19003693
Suwaniya–936476
Thukrai–636477

Population of Begun

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population12,59,074
Rural households2,69,332
Rural literacy rate56.8%
Rural sex ratio978
Rural SC population share16.9%
Rural work participation55.6%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorChittorgarh
Women who are literate56.1%
Women with 10+ years of schooling24.8%
Institutional births96.8%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated87.8%
Children under 5 who are stunted31.4%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic45.1%
Households using clean cooking fuel31.3%
Households with improved sanitation63.8%
Households with electricity99.0%
Households with health insurance90.6%
Households with improved drinking water97.6%

Work and livelihood

As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Begun live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard, gram and barley in the Rabi season, bajra, guar, moong, moth or groundnut in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.

Begun Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Begun 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 Begun 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.

Begun Pradhan and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
168BegunSuresh Dhakar (Bharatiya Janata Party)Chittorgarh

How Begun 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
61.3/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Begun averages 61.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 6th of 11 in Chittorgarh, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 27 scored panchayats of Begun reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods58.6
Healthy panchayat57.1
Child-friendly panchayat56.9
Water-sufficient panchayat60.7
Clean and green panchayat69.8
Self-sufficient infrastructure69.2
Socially just and secured77.5
Good governance61.2
Women-friendly panchayat50.3

Begun does best on “Socially just and secured” (77.5) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (50.3). That 27-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Begun

Begun Panchayat Samiti has 261 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 Begun

On record in Begun Panchayat Samiti: 1 Bank Branches and 30 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: Bank of Baroda.

Bank of Baroda1

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools261View list
🏦 Bank Branches1View list
📮 Post Offices30View list
🚉 Railway Stations1View list

How to reach Begun

The nearest railway station to the centre of Begun is Parsoli, about 15 km away (WCR zone).

The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, about 120 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Chittorgarh headquartersDistrict41 kmnorth-east
Parsoli (PSLI)Railway Station15 kmnorth-west
Barundini (BNDI)Railway Station18 kmnorth
Singuli Shyam (SISM)Railway Station18 kmnorth
Maharana Pratap AirportAirport120 kmwest
Kishangarh Airport AjmerAirport175 kmnorth

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

How far Begun 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
12 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
15 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Begun is 12 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Begun is 15 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Begun are, on average, 2.8 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Begun

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

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
MandalgarhBhilwara28 kmnorth
BijoliyaBhilwara35 kmeast
GangrarChittorgarh36 kmwest
ChittorgarhChittorgarh38 kmsouth-west
KotriBhilwara39 kmnorth
SuwanaBhilwara50 kmnorth-west

Other Panchayat Samitis in Chittorgarh

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 Begun 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, Begun 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 Begun 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 Begun

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Begun. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

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 Begun

Elevation
423 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
666 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Begun lie at an average of about 423 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Begun gets roughly 670 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 71 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.

Land cover around Begun

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 50%
  • Tree cover 5.9%
  • Built-up land 2.0%
  • Water and wetland 0.3%
  • Grass and scrub 41%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.3%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Begun's villages is about 50% cropland, 6% tree cover and 2% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Begun Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Begun Panchayat Samiti in?

Begun Panchayat Samiti is in Chittorgarh district (Udaipur Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Begun Panchayat Samiti?

There are 35 gram panchayats in Begun Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Begun Panchayat Samiti?

Begun Panchayat Samiti has 243 revenue villages.

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

The Begun block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Chittorgarh 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 constituency does Begun come under?

Begun comes under the Begun Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Begun?

The MLA for Begun is Suresh Dhakar (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,36,714 votes (58.0%) and won by 50,661 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Begun in?

Begun is in the Chittorgarh Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Begun?

The Member of Parliament for Chittorgarh is Chandra Prakash Joshi (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,88,202 votes (59.3%) and won by 3,89,877 votes.

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

Dhamancha has the most villages (15).

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

The gram panchayats of Begun average 61.3 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

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

We list 1 bank branch and 30 post offices in Begun Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Begun Panchayat Samiti from Chittorgarh district headquarters?

The centre of Begun Panchayat Samiti is about 41 km north-east of Chittorgarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Begun Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Begun Panchayat Samiti is Parsoli (PSLI), about 15 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Barundini (BNDI), 18 km; Singuli Shyam (SISM), 18 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Begun Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Begun Panchayat Samiti is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 120 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 175 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Begun Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Begun Panchayat Samiti: Mandalgarh (28 km), Bijoliya (35 km), Gangrar (36 km), Chittorgarh (38 km) and Kotri (39 km).

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

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Chittorgarh and block Begun, 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 Begun 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 Begun 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 Begun 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 Begun 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 Begun Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

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

The gram panchayats of Begun Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 423 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Begun Panchayat Samiti get about 670 mm of rain a year, 92% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

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

Around the gram panchayats of Begun Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 50% cropland, 6% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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