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Simalwara Panchayat Samiti

सीमलवाड़ा · Rajasthan › Dungarpur

Gram Panchayats
34
Villages
69
Schools
317

Quick answer

Simalwara is a development block in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, with 34 gram panchayats and 69 villages (LGD code 673). This directory lists 317 schools and 16 post offices here.

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

About Simalwara Panchayat Samiti

The Simalwara (सीमलवाड़ा) development block is in Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, part of the Udaipur Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 673.

There are 34 gram panchayats and 69 villages in Simalwara block, which puts it at number 6 of 14 blocks in Dungarpur by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Simalwara and Dovda tehsils.

As the crow flies, Simalwara is about 27 km south of Dungarpur headquarters.

Villages in this block vote in the Chorasi and Aspur assembly constituencies.

Simalwara at a glance

NameSimalwara / सीमलवाड़ा
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code673
DistrictDungarpur
DivisionUdaipur Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats34
Villages69
Coordinates23.5884° N, 73.7729° E
Schools317
Post Offices16

Map of Simalwara

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

Simalwara Block Gram Panchayat List

Simalwara Panchayat Samiti has 34 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Adarsh Gaun–19014691
Bansiya–137591
Bedsa–137593
Bhadar–1262514
Bhandara–19014685
Bodamali–237597
Charoli–19005216
Devganv–09005217
Dhambola–237602
Dhodhra–137604
Gada Patta Peeth–137610
Gara Vateshwar–5262513
Gelan–19014686
Ghuved–337612
Gora Gokalगडागोकल1294850
Kahari–337519
Kharpeda–2262524
Kodariya–19014693
Leekhi Bari–29005227
Mala Kholda–237624
Mandli–637625
Medlaमेदला3294842
Mewra–19005230
Nagria Panchela–437628
Rajpurराजपुर19005231
Rakhodiya–19005232
Rasta–137633
Ratanpuraरतनपुरा4262530
Sakarsi–337636
Saroli–29014687
Simalwara–437644
Suja Talaiसुजा तलाई2294853
Tham Ka Talabथाम का तालाब3294852
Upla Rastaउपला रास्ता2294837

Population of Simalwara

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population12,99,809
Rural households2,63,075
Rural literacy rate57.6%
Rural sex ratio996
Rural SC population share3.4%
Rural work participation47.1%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorDungarpur
Women who are literate66.0%
Women with 10+ years of schooling32.5%
Institutional births94.1%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated83.3%
Children under 5 who are stunted31.4%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic72.6%
Households using clean cooking fuel27.3%
Households with improved sanitation59.9%
Households with electricity99.4%
Households with health insurance97.5%
Households with improved drinking water94.1%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Simalwara 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.

Simalwara Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Simalwara 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 Simalwara 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.

Simalwara Pradhan and MLAs

How Simalwara 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
53.1/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Simalwara averages 53.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 13th of 14 in Dungarpur, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 22 scored panchayats of Simalwara reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods54.0
Healthy panchayat59.2
Child-friendly panchayat55.0
Water-sufficient panchayat44.9
Clean and green panchayat47.9
Self-sufficient infrastructure52.5
Socially just and secured67.5
Good governance61.9
Women-friendly panchayat48.6

Simalwara does best on “Socially just and secured” (67.5) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (44.9). That 23-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Simalwara

Simalwara Panchayat Samiti has 317 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 Simalwara

On record in Simalwara Panchayat Samiti: 16 Post Offices.

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools317View list
📮 Post Offices16View list

How to reach Simalwara

The nearest railway station to the centre of Simalwara is Dungarpur, about 32 km away (NWR zone).

The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, about 115 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Dungarpur headquartersDistrict27 kmsouth
Dungarpur (DNRP)Railway Station32 kmnorth
Bechhiwara (BHWA)Railway Station33 kmnorth-west
Jo Jagabor (JO)Railway Station37 kmnorth-west
Maharana Pratap AirportAirport115 kmnorth
Sardar Vallabh Patel International AirportAirport129 kmsouth-west

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

How far Simalwara 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
6.0 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
31 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Simalwara is 6.0 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Simalwara is 31 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Simalwara are, on average, 1.1 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Simalwara

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

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
BhandariDungarpur11 kmsouth
JothariDungarpur11 kmnorth
GaliyakoatDungarpur20 kmeast
ChikhaliDungarpur21 kmsouth-east
Gamdi AharaDungarpur24 kmnorth-west
PadawaDungarpur25 kmnorth-east

Other Panchayat Samitis in Dungarpur

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 Simalwara 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, Simalwara 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 Simalwara 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 Simalwara

Households in Simalwara 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 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 Simalwara

Elevation
221 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
701 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Simalwara lie at an average of about 221 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Simalwara gets roughly 700 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 42 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.

Land cover around Simalwara

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 72%
  • Tree cover 6.6%
  • Built-up land 0.7%
  • Water and wetland 0.5%
  • Grass and scrub 21%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Simalwara's villages is about 72% cropland, 7% tree cover and 1% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Simalwara Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Simalwara Panchayat Samiti in?

Simalwara Panchayat Samiti is in Dungarpur district (Udaipur Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

There are 34 gram panchayats in Simalwara Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

Simalwara Panchayat Samiti has 69 revenue villages.

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

The Simalwara block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Dungarpur 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 constituencies cover Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

Simalwara Panchayat Samiti is spread over 2 assembly constituencies: Aspur and Chorasi.

Who are the MLAs of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

The MLAs for Simalwara Panchayat Samiti (2023 election) are Aspur: Umesh Meena (Bharat Adivasi Party); Chorasi: Anil Kumar Katara (Bharat Adivasi Party).

Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

Simalwara Panchayat Samiti falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Banswara: Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party); Udaipur: Manna Lal Rawat (Bharatiya Janata Party).

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

Mandli has the most villages (6).

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

The gram panchayats of Simalwara average 53.1 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

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

We list 16 post offices in Simalwara Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Simalwara Panchayat Samiti from Dungarpur district headquarters?

The centre of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti is about 27 km south of Dungarpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti is Dungarpur (DNRP), about 32 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bechhiwara (BHWA), 33 km; Jo Jagabor (JO), 37 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 115 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), about 129 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Simalwara Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti: Bhandari (11 km), Jothari (11 km), Galiyakoat (20 km), Chikhali (21 km) and Gamdi Ahara (24 km).

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

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

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

The gram panchayats of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 221 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti get about 700 mm of rain a year, 95% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 4°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

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

Around the gram panchayats of Simalwara Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 72% cropland and 7% tree cover, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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