Quick answer
Nohar is a development block in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, with 59 gram panchayats and 209 villages (LGD code 683). This directory lists 24 bank branches, 340 schools and 44 post offices here.
About Nohar Panchayat Samiti
Nohar (नोहर) is a development block in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, part of the Bikaner 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: 683.
Nohar block has 59 gram panchayats covering 209 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 1 of the 10 blocks in Hanumangarh district. Its villages come under Nohar, Hanumangarh and Tibbi tehsils.
As the crow flies, Nohar is about 16 km east of Hanumangarh headquarters.
In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Nohar, Bhadra, Sangaria and Hanumangarh.
Nohar at a glance
| Name | Nohar / नोहर |
|---|---|
| Type | Panchayat Samiti |
| LGD code | 683 |
| District | Hanumangarh |
| Division | Bikaner Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 59 |
| Villages | 209 |
| Coordinates | 29.1189° N, 74.7605° E |
| Schools | 340 |
| Bank Branches | 24 |
| Post Offices | 44 |
Map of Nohar
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Nohar Block Gram Panchayat List
Nohar Panchayat Samiti has 59 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Nohar
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Hanumangarh district, which Nohar is part of:
| Rural population | 14,24,228 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,68,362 |
| Rural literacy rate | 65.1% |
| Rural sex ratio | 907 |
| Rural SC population share | 30.6% |
| Rural work participation | 50.5% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Hanumangarh district, where Nohar is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Hanumangarh |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 68.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 38.4% |
| Institutional births | 94.9% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 83.3% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 24.2% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 60.3% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 36.2% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 83.8% |
| Households with electricity | 99.0% |
| Households with health insurance | 89.0% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 97.8% |
Work and livelihood
As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Nohar 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.
Nohar Block office: BDO and contacts
The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Nohar 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 Nohar 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.
Nohar Pradhan and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Sangaria | Abhimanyu Poonia (Indian National Congress) | Ganganagar |
| 8 | Hanumangarh | Ganesh Raj Bansal (Independent) | Ganganagar |
| 10 | Nohar | Amit Chachan (Indian National Congress) | Churu |
| 11 | Bhadra | Sanjeev Beniwal (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Churu |
How Nohar 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
- 61.6/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Nohar averages 61.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 9th of 10 in Hanumangarh, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 41 scored panchayats of Nohar reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Nohar does best on “Good governance” (70.9) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (53.3). That 18-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Nohar
Nohar Panchayat Samiti has 340 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 Nohar
On record in Nohar Panchayat Samiti: 24 Bank Branches and 44 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Nohar
Nohar station (8.3 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Nohar (NWR zone).
The nearest airport is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport, about 96 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanumangarh headquarters | District | 16 km | east |
| Nohar (NHR) | Railway Station | 8.3 km | north |
| Bhukarka (BKKA) | Railway Station | 13 km | north |
| Diplana (DPLN) | Railway Station | 14 km | north-east |
| Maharaja Agrasen International Airport | Airport | 96 km | east |
| Halwara International Airport | Airport | 200 km | north-east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Nohar 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
- 14 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
- Nearest railway station
- 16 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways
On average, a gram panchayat in Nohar is 14 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list
A typical gram panchayat in Nohar is 16 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Nohar are, on average, 2.9 km from the nearest post office.
Places near Nohar
These are the nearest Panchayat Samitis to Nohar (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Panchayat Samiti | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawatsar | Hanumangarh | 37 km | north-west |
| Rajpura 8 Bhd | Hanumangarh | 41 km | east |
| Pallu | Hanumangarh | 48 km | west |
| Bhadra | Hanumangarh | 49 km | east |
| Taranagar East | Churu | 52 km | south-east |
| Hanumangarh Town | Hanumangarh | 52 km | north-west |
Other Panchayat Samitis in Hanumangarh
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- In villages, the Nohar Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Nohar block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
- 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)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Nohar 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 Nohar
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Nohar. 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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the 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).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
Terrain and climate of Nohar
- Elevation
- 198 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 423 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER
The gram panchayats of Nohar lie at an average of about 198 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model
Nohar gets roughly 420 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 20 m.
Land cover around Nohar
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 82%
- Tree cover 0.3%
- Built-up land 3.3%
- Grass and scrub 3.4%
- Bare or sparse land 10%
Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Nohar's villages is about 82% cropland, 0% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021
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Nohar Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions
Which district is Nohar Panchayat Samiti in?
Nohar Panchayat Samiti is in Hanumangarh district (Bikaner Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
There are 59 gram panchayats in Nohar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages are there in Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
Nohar Panchayat Samiti has 209 revenue villages.
Where is the Nohar block office and what does it do?
The Nohar 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 constituencies cover Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
Nohar Panchayat Samiti is spread over 4 assembly constituencies: Sangaria, Hanumangarh, Nohar and Bhadra.
Who are the MLAs of Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
The MLAs for Nohar Panchayat Samiti (2023 election) are Sangaria: Abhimanyu Poonia (Indian National Congress); Hanumangarh: Ganesh Raj Bansal (Independent); Nohar: Amit Chachan (Indian National Congress); Bhadra: Sanjeev Beniwal (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
Nohar Panchayat Samiti falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Churu: Rahul Kaswan (Indian National Congress); Ganganagar: Kuldeep Indora (Indian National Congress).
Which gram panchayat in Nohar Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?
Phephana (1 Knn ) has the most villages (13).
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How do the panchayats of Nohar perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Nohar average 61.6 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 Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
We list 24 bank branches and 44 post offices in Nohar Panchayat Samiti.
How far is Nohar Panchayat Samiti from Hanumangarh district headquarters?
The centre of Nohar Panchayat Samiti is about 16 km east of Hanumangarh district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Nohar Panchayat Samiti is Nohar (NHR), about 8.3 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Bhukarka (BKKA), 13 km; Diplana (DPLN), 14 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest airport to the centre of Nohar Panchayat Samiti is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS), about 96 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Halwara International Airport (HWR), about 200 km away.
Which panchayat samitis are near Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Nohar Panchayat Samiti: Rawatsar (37 km), Rajpura 8 Bhd (41 km), Pallu (48 km), Bhadra (49 km) and Taranagar East (52 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Hanumangarh and block Nohar, 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 Nohar 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 Nohar 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 Nohar 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 Nohar 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 Nohar Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
What is the altitude of Nohar Panchayat Samiti above sea level?
The gram panchayats of Nohar Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 198 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).
How much rainfall does Nohar Panchayat Samiti get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Nohar 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 Nohar Panchayat Samiti?
Around the gram panchayats of Nohar Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 82% cropland and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-17)
- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-17)
- Hindi names of assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies (Hindi Wikipedia state lists), CC BY-SA 4.0 (page text); the names themselves are facts (as of 2026-10-16)
- Bank branches with IFSC/MICR (razorpay/ifsc-api), MIT (public RBI data)
- ESA WorldCover 10 m land cover 2021 (v200), CC BY 4.0 (as of 2026-10-17)
- Local Government Directory, current snapshot (ramSeraph/opendata daily mirror), GODL-India (mirror under Unlicense)
- Local Government Directory snapshot (planemad/india-local-government-directory), GODL-India (as of 2022-03-11)
- LGD village boundaries (ramSeraph/indian_admin_boundaries), CC0 1.0
- Lok Sabha 2024 constituency results, Public results (as of 2024)
- Government schemes (myScheme.gov.in), Public scheme information (dataset Apache-2.0)
- National Family Health Survey 5 district fact sheets, Public fact sheets (as of 2019-21)
- Panchayat Advancement Index, theme-wise gram panchayat scores, Public government data (as of 2026-10-17)
- Census of India 2011 Primary Census Abstract (district), Public (as of 2011)
- All-India post office and PIN directory with coordinates, GODL-India
- Hindi spellings derived from a place-name token dictionary (learnt from LGD and SEC names), CC BY 4.0
- Railway stations (datameet/railways), CC0
- Rajasthan panchayat general election 2026 (structure, schedule and results), Public government data (as of 2026)
- UDISE+ Basic Details of Schools (school directory with locations), via India Data Portal, ODC-BY 1.0 (India Data Portal); underlying UDISE+ data is public government data (as of 2026-10-17)
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- Wikidata, CC0
Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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