# Panasar Gram Panchayat, Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> Panasar is a gram panchayat in Bhaniyana block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 38821, PIN code 345024).
> It has 4 villages: Meghrikhsar, Panasar, Shakti Fauzdarsar, Sodhasar.
> It is in Pokaran assembly constituency (MLA: Mahant Pratap Puri, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat).
> It is about 0.6 km north-west of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Jaisalmer (2.0 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Panasar
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 38821
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Bhaniyana
- **Tehsil:** Bhaniyana
- **District:** Jaisalmer
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 4
- **Assembly Constituency:** Pokaran
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jodhpur
- **MLA:** Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 345024
- **Coordinates:** 26.9158° N, 70.9083° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 6
- **Post Offices:** 23

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/mahant-pratap-puri-mla-pokaran/
- **MP:** Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/gajendra-singh-shekhawat-mp-jodhpur/

## Villages
- Meghrikhsar
- Panasar
- Shakti Fauzdarsar
- Sodhasar

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Panasar Gram Panchayat?
Panasar Gram Panchayat is in Bhaniyana block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, and comes under Bhaniyana tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Panasar 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 Bhaniyana block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### When is the Gram Panchayat election in Panasar?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Panasar is on 16 November 2026, in phase 4 of the panchayat election. Votes are counted the same day, as soon as polling ends.

### How many villages are there in Panasar Gram Panchayat?
Panasar Gram Panchayat has 4 revenue villages: Meghrikhsar, Panasar, Shakti Fauzdarsar and Sodhasar.

### Which assembly constituency does Panasar come under?
Panasar comes under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Panasar?
The MLA for Pokaran is Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,12,989 votes (56.8%) and won by 35,481 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Panasar in?
Panasar is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Panasar?
The Member of Parliament for Jodhpur is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,30,056 votes (52.8%) and won by 1,15,677 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Panasar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Panasar Gram Panchayat is 38821. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Panasar?
The PIN code for Panasar is usually 345024. The nearest post office is Baramsar (PIN 345001), about 0.0 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Panasar?
The DIGIPIN for Panasar is J7C-K25-893T. 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 Panasar from Jaisalmer?
Panasar is about 0.6 km north-west of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bhaniyana block, it is about 71 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Panasar?
The nearest railway station to Panasar is Jaisalmer (JSM), about 2.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Thalyat Hamira (THM), 19 km; Jetha Chandan (JCH), 41 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Panasar?
The nearest airport to Panasar is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 5.3 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 225 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Panasar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Panasar is Bank of Baroda, Jaisalmer Branch (IFSC BARB0JAISAL), roughly 3.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Jaisalmer (IFSC BARB0VJJAIS) and Bandhan Bank, Jaisalmer Branch (IFSC BDBL0002590). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Panasar?
There are 6 schools on record in Panasar: Govt PS_ Gule Khan KI Dhani, Govt SKS_MEGHASAR, Govt SKS_SHKTIFOJ Nagar, Govt. Sen.Sec.SCHOOL_PANNASAR, GOVTPS_FOJDARO KI Dhani Panas. and PS_MADARSA Mehmudiya Kas.K. Dhani.

### Which gram panchayats are near Panasar?
The closest gram panchayats to Panasar, as the crow flies, are Baramsar (0.0 km), Tejrawa (0.0 km), Madwa (0.0 km), Satto (0.0 km) and Padroda (0.0 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Panasar Gram Panchayat?
Panasar Gram Panchayat scored 32.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 13th of 13 panchayats in Bhaniyana panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Panasar above sea level?
Panasar is about 238 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 51 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Panasar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Panasar gets about 230 mm of rain a year, 81% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Panasar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Panasar, the land is 13% cropland, 6% tree cover, 41% built-up land and 2% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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