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Bhadra Panchayat Samiti

भादरा · Rajasthan › Hanumangarh

Gram Panchayats
26
Villages
132
Schools
343

Quick answer

Bhadra is a development block in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, with 26 gram panchayats and 132 villages (LGD code 681). This directory lists 343 schools and 20 post offices here.

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

About Bhadra Panchayat Samiti

The Bhadra (भादरा) development block is in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, part of the Bikaner 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 681.

There are 26 gram panchayats and 132 villages in Bhadra block, which puts it at number 8 of 10 blocks in Hanumangarh by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Bhadra tehsil.

Bhadra is about 64 km east of Hanumangarh headquarters as the crow flies.

Villages in this block vote in the Bhadra assembly constituency.

Bhadra at a glance

NameBhadra / भादरा
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code681
DistrictHanumangarh
DivisionBikaner Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats26
Villages132
Coordinates29.1602° N, 75.2583° E
Schools343
Post Offices20

Map of Bhadra

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

Bhadra Block Gram Panchayat List

Bhadra Panchayat Samiti has 26 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Berबेर09005923
Bharawana (8 Dpn )–537973
Bheerani–137974
Bhojasar (1 Bhd)–837975
Biran (5 Ams)–737976
Chak Chiriyagandhi–09005928
Chhani Bari (5 Chn )–637978
Chiriya Gandhiचिड़िया गांधी637979
Dabari–237980
Dungarbas–09005932
Gandhi Bari (6 Sdr )–737984
Garhi Chhaniगढ़ी छानी537985
Janana (1 Mrn)–437987
Jhansal( 2 Jsl)–537989
Karanpura (3krp )–1237965
Khachawana (7 Dpn )–737993
Malkhera (1 Sdr )–437996
Meharana (8 Mrn )–637998
Netharana (6 Ntr )–1538003
Ninan (6 Jgw )–838004
Nyangal (14 Ams)–538002
Ratanpuraरतनपुरा19005944
Sahuwala (9 Ams )–438009
Sangara (8jsl)–538008
Sardargadiya (7 Msr )–638010
Sherda–338011

Population of Bhadra

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population14,24,228
Rural households2,68,362
Rural literacy rate65.1%
Rural sex ratio907
Rural SC population share30.6%
Rural work participation50.5%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorHanumangarh
Women who are literate68.2%
Women with 10+ years of schooling38.4%
Institutional births94.9%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated83.3%
Children under 5 who are stunted24.2%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic60.3%
Households using clean cooking fuel36.2%
Households with improved sanitation83.8%
Households with electricity99.0%
Households with health insurance89.0%
Households with improved drinking water97.8%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Bhadra 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.

Bhadra Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Bhadra 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 Bhadra 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.

Bhadra Pradhan and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
11BhadraSanjeev Beniwal (Bharatiya Janata Party)Churu

How Bhadra 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
66.0/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Bhadra averages 66.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 2nd of 10 in Hanumangarh, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

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

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods75.3
Healthy panchayat74.7
Child-friendly panchayat55.9
Water-sufficient panchayat60.5
Clean and green panchayat67.4
Self-sufficient infrastructure62.9
Socially just and secured74.7
Good governance69.5
Women-friendly panchayat58.5

Bhadra does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (75.3) and worst on “Child-friendly panchayat” (55.9). That 19-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Bhadra

Bhadra Panchayat Samiti has 343 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 Bhadra

On record in Bhadra Panchayat Samiti: 20 Post Offices.

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools343View list
📮 Post Offices20View list

How to reach Bhadra

Tahsil Bhadra station (11 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Bhadra (NWR zone).

The nearest airport is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport, about 47 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Hanumangarh headquartersDistrict64 kmeast
Tahsil Bhadra (TSD)Railway Station11 kmsouth-west
Gogameri (GAMI)Railway Station22 kmwest
Khabra Kalan (KBKN)Railway Station23 kmnorth-east
Maharaja Agrasen International AirportAirport47 kmeast
Halwara International AirportAirport180 kmnorth

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

How far Bhadra 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
13 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Bhadra 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 Bhadra is 13 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Bhadra are, on average, 3.2 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Bhadra

These are the nearest Panchayat Samitis to Bhadra (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
Rajpura 8 BhdHanumangarh20 kmsouth-west
SidhmukhChuru38 kmsouth
NoharHanumangarh49 kmwest
Taranagar EastChuru51 kmsouth
RajgarhChuru63 kmsouth
Taranagar West(Bhaleri) Hq TaranagarChuru65 kmsouth-west

Other Panchayat Samitis in Hanumangarh

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 Bhadra 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, Bhadra 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 Bhadra 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 Bhadra

Households in Bhadra 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 Bhadra

Elevation
205 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
424 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Bhadra lie at an average of about 205 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Bhadra gets roughly 420 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 13 m.

Land cover around Bhadra

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 93%
  • Tree cover 0.6%
  • Built-up land 3.6%
  • Grass and scrub 1.4%
  • Bare or sparse land 1.1%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Bhadra's villages is about 93% cropland, 1% tree cover and 4% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Bhadra Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Bhadra Panchayat Samiti in?

Bhadra Panchayat Samiti is in Hanumangarh district (Bikaner Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Bhadra Panchayat Samiti?

There are 26 gram panchayats in Bhadra Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Bhadra Panchayat Samiti?

Bhadra Panchayat Samiti has 132 revenue villages.

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

The Bhadra block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Hanumangarh 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 Bhadra come under?

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

Who is the MLA of Bhadra?

The MLA for Bhadra is Sanjeev Beniwal (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,02,748 votes (44.7%) and won by 1,132 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bhadra in?

Bhadra is in the Churu Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Bhadra?

The Member of Parliament for Churu is Rahul Kaswan (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,28,211 votes (51.1%) and won by 72,737 votes.

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

Netharana (6 Ntr ) has the most villages (15).

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

The gram panchayats of Bhadra average 66.0 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 Bhadra Panchayat Samiti?

We list 20 post offices in Bhadra Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Bhadra Panchayat Samiti from Hanumangarh district headquarters?

The centre of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti is about 64 km east of Hanumangarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bhadra Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti is Tahsil Bhadra (TSD), about 11 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Gogameri (GAMI), 22 km; Khabra Kalan (KBKN), 23 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Bhadra Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS), about 47 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Halwara International Airport (HWR), about 180 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Bhadra Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti: Rajpura 8 Bhd (20 km), Sidhmukh (38 km), Nohar (49 km), Taranagar East (51 km) and Rajgarh (63 km).

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

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

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

The gram panchayats of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 205 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti get about 420 mm of rain a year, 76% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

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

Around the gram panchayats of Bhadra Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 93% cropland and 4% built-up land, 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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