# Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat, Khuhadi, Jaisalmer: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> Balidad Ki Basti is a gram panchayat in Khuhadi block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 295384, PIN code 345022).
> It has 2 villages: Balidad Ki Basti, Rahoon Ka Par.
> It is in Jaisalmer assembly constituency (MLA: Chhotu Singh Bhati, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Barmer Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Ummeda Ram Beniwal).
> It is about 60 km west of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Jaisalmer (61 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Balidad Ki Basti / बलीदाद की बस्ती
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 295384
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Khuhadi
- **Tehsil:** Sam
- **District:** Jaisalmer
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 2
- **Assembly Constituency:** Jaisalmer
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Barmer
- **MLA:** Chhotu Singh Bhati (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress)
- **PIN code:** 345022, 345001
- **Coordinates:** 26.7156° N, 70.3561° E (approximate)

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Chhotu Singh Bhati (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/chhotu-singh-bhati-mla-jaisalmer/
- **MP:** Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ummeda-ram-beniwal-mp-barmer/

## Villages
- Balidad Ki Basti (बलीदाद की बस्ती)
- Rahoon Ka Par

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat?
Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat is in Khuhadi block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, and comes under Sam tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Balidad Ki Basti 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 Khuhadi 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 Balidad Ki Basti?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Balidad Ki Basti 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 Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat?
Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Balidad Ki Basti and Rahoon Ka Par.

### Which assembly constituency does Balidad Ki Basti come under?
Balidad Ki Basti comes under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Balidad Ki Basti?
The MLA for Jaisalmer is Chhotu Singh Bhati (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,04,636 votes (52.6%) and won by 18,687 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Balidad Ki Basti in?
Balidad Ki Basti is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Balidad Ki Basti?
The Member of Parliament for Barmer is Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,04,676 votes (41.7%) and won by 1,18,176 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat is 295384. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Balidad Ki Basti?
Addresses in Balidad Ki Basti usually carry one of these PIN codes: 345022, 345001. For your exact village, check with the nearest post office.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Balidad Ki Basti?
The DIGIPIN for Balidad Ki Basti is J7F-LTF-LCL5. 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 Balidad Ki Basti from Jaisalmer?
Balidad Ki Basti is about 60 km west of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Khuhadi block, it is about 20 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Balidad Ki Basti?
The nearest railway station to Balidad Ki Basti is Jaisalmer (JSM), about 61 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Thalyat Hamira (THM), 78 km; Jetha Chandan (JCH), 100 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Balidad Ki Basti?
The nearest airport to Balidad Ki Basti is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 54 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 273 km away.

### Which gram panchayats are near Balidad Ki Basti?
The closest gram panchayats to Balidad Ki Basti, as the crow flies, are Dabari (13 km), Sagaro Ki Basti (14 km), Bida (16 km), Phaledi (17 km) and Nimba (19 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat?
Balidad Ki Basti Gram Panchayat scored 45.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 22nd of 26 panchayats in Khuhadi panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Balidad Ki Basti above sea level?
Balidad Ki Basti is about 147 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 28 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Balidad Ki Basti get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Balidad Ki Basti gets about 190 mm of rain a year, 77% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Balidad Ki Basti?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Balidad Ki Basti, the land is 0% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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