# Ratanpura Gram Panchayat, Simalwara, Dungarpur: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> Ratanpura is a gram panchayat in Simalwara block of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan (LGD code 262530, PIN code 314403).
> It has 4 villages: Khandiya, Ratanpura, Sekari, Tamboliya.
> It is in Chorasi assembly constituency (MLA: Anil Kumar Katara, Bharat Adivasi Party) and Banswara Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Raj Kumar Roat).
> It is about 28 km south of Dungarpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bechhiwara (30 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Ratanpura / रतनपुरा
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 262530
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Simalwara
- **Tehsil:** Simalwara
- **District:** Dungarpur
- **Division:** Udaipur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Chorasi
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Banswara
- **MLA:** Anil Kumar Katara (Bharat Adivasi Party)
- **MP:** Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party)
- **PIN code:** 314403, 314026
- **Coordinates:** 23.5769° N, 73.7199° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 9

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Anil Kumar Katara (Bharat Adivasi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/anil-kumar-katara-mla-chorasi-bye/
- **MP:** Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/raj-kumar-roat-mp-banswara/

## Villages
- Khandiya (खण्डिया)
- Ratanpura (रतनपुरा)
- Sekari (सेकारी)
- Tamboliya

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Ratanpura Gram Panchayat?
Ratanpura Gram Panchayat is in Simalwara block of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan, and comes under Simalwara tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Ratanpura 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 Simalwara 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 Ratanpura?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Ratanpura 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 Ratanpura Gram Panchayat?
Ratanpura Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Khandiya, Ratanpura, Sekari and Tamboliya.

### Which assembly constituency does Ratanpura come under?
Ratanpura comes under the Chorasi Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Ratanpura?
The MLA for Chorasi is Anil Kumar Katara (Bharat Adivasi Party), elected in the 2024 assembly election.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Ratanpura in?
Ratanpura is in the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Ratanpura?
The Member of Parliament for Banswara is Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,20,831 votes (50.2%) and won by 2,47,054 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Ratanpura Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Ratanpura Gram Panchayat is 262530. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Ratanpura?
Addresses in Ratanpura usually carry one of these PIN codes: 314403, 314026. The nearest post office is Sakarsi (PIN 314403), about 1.7 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Ratanpura?
The DIGIPIN for Ratanpura is 3K5-K92-TK63. 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 Ratanpura from Dungarpur?
Ratanpura is about 28 km south of Dungarpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Simalwara block, it is about 5.5 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Ratanpura?
The nearest railway station to Ratanpura is Bechhiwara (BHWA), about 30 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dungarpur (DNRP), 32 km; Jo Jagabor (JO), 33 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Ratanpura?
The nearest airport to Ratanpura is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 117 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD), about 124 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Ratanpura, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Ratanpura is AU Small Finance Bank, Simalwara (IFSC AUBL0004549), roughly 3.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Simalwara, Dist Dungarpur (IFSC BARB0SIMALW) and ICICI Bank, Simalwara (IFSC ICIC0004339). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Ratanpura?
There are 9 schools on record in Ratanpura: G.P.S.Ram Ratan Fala, G.P.S.Roat Fala, G.P.S.Sekari, G.P.S.Tombeliya, G.Residential S.SCH.S. Simalwara, G.Sec.S.Ratanpura, Maa Badi Bhagora Fala Ratanpura, Maa Badi Bich KA Fala Tamboliya and 1 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Ratanpura?
The closest gram panchayats to Ratanpura, as the crow flies, are Leekhi Bari (2.0 km), Sakarsi (2.2 km), Saroli (2.6 km), Simalwara (2.6 km) and Medla (2.6 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Ratanpura Gram Panchayat?
Ratanpura Gram Panchayat scored 56.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 8th of 22 panchayats in Simalwara panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Ratanpura above sea level?
Ratanpura is about 200 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 25 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Ratanpura get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Ratanpura gets about 700 mm of rain a year, 95% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, 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 Ratanpura?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Ratanpura, the land is 86% cropland, 8% tree cover and 1% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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