Quick answer
Salkha is a gram panchayat in Khuhadi block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 295386, PIN code 345001). It has 2 villages: Doojasar, Salkha. 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 28 km west of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Jaisalmer (30 km).
About Salkha Gram Panchayat
You’ll find Salkha (सलखा) Gram Panchayat in Khuhadi block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, under Sam tehsil and the Jodhpur Division. Its LGD (Local Government Directory) code is 295386.
Salkha Gram Panchayat covers 2 revenue villages: Doojasar and Salkha. Voters from all of them make up one Gram Sabha and elect one Sarpanch.
As the crow flies, Salkha is about 28 km west of Jaisalmer headquarters. It’s about 31 km north of the middle of Khuhadi block. For trains, the closest station is Jaisalmer (about 30 km).
Salkha is one of the 33 gram panchayats in Khuhadi block. The whole of Jaisalmer district has 266. Voters here elect their MLA from the Jaisalmer assembly constituency and their MP from the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
The Sarpanch and the panchayat secretary are your first contacts for the family register, birth and death records and MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards. Income, caste and residence certificates come from Sam tehsil; the steps are in the citizen services section below.
Salkha at a glance
| Name | Salkha / सलखा |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 295386 |
| 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 | 345001 |
| Coordinates | 26.9392° N, 70.6304° E (approximate) |
| Schools | 1 |
Map of Salkha
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Salkha LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN J7F-59T-3JPF. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character address grid for the whole country. This code marks the panchayat's mapped centre, not a particular house or office.
The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Villages in Salkha Gram Panchayat
Every revenue village listed under Salkha Gram Panchayat in the Local Government Directory is below, with its Hindi name and official village code. The same codes are used on land-record, ration-card and scheme portals, so keep yours handy when you fill in an online form.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Doojasar | – | 85984 |
| Salkha | सलखा | 85985 |
Population of Salkha
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jaisalmer district, which Salkha is part of:
| Rural population | 5,80,894 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 1,00,427 |
| Rural literacy rate | 53.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 859 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.4% |
| Rural work participation | 44.4% |
Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)
These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Jaisalmer district, where Salkha is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:
| Indicator | Jaisalmer |
|---|---|
| Women who are literate | 62.2% |
| Women with 10+ years of schooling | 18.7% |
| Institutional births | 90.0% |
| Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated | 72.0% |
| Children under 5 who are stunted | 25.5% |
| Women (15–49) who are anaemic | 44.4% |
| Households using clean cooking fuel | 30.9% |
| Households with improved sanitation | 75.7% |
| Households with electricity | 97.3% |
| Households with health insurance | 93.7% |
| Households with improved drinking water | 95.2% |
Work and livelihood
As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Salkha 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.
Administration
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, Salkha is run by its elected Sarpanch, the Up-Sarpanch and the ward members. The Gram Sabha, made up of all adult voters, approves the yearly plan and the list of scheme beneficiaries. The Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) sent by the Khuhadi block office keeps the family register, the accounts and the birth and death register.
Every gram panchayat in Rajasthan has to form 5 committees: Administration and Establishment Committee (chaired by the Sarpanch), Finance and Taxation Committee, Development and Production Programmes Committee (farming, animal husbandry, minor irrigation and allied work), Education Committee and Social Services and Social Justice Committee (water supply, health, sanitation). The Gram Sabha has to meet at least twice a year, once in the first and once in the last quarter of the financial year. It goes over the accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP), which is then uploaded on eGramSwaraj. Any voter of the village can attend and ask questions.
| Office | Where | Handles |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpanch | Salkha | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) | Salkha / Khuhadi | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Patwari | Sam Tehsil | Land records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO) | Khuhadi | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti | Khuhadi | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar | Sam | Certificates, mutation, revenue courts |
| CEO, Zila Parishad | Jaisalmer | Oversight of all gram panchayats in the district |
| District Collector | Jaisalmer | Overall district administration and grievance redressal |
Salkha Sarpanch, MLA and MP
We haven’t yet verified the name of the current Sarpanch of this panchayat. The official sources are the State Election Commission results and the panchayat’s profile on eGramSwaraj. If you are the Sarpanch, the secretary or a resident, send the name and contact with the form at the end of this page, and we’ll add it once it’s checked.
A Sarpanch is elected for five years. The Sarpanch calls Gram Sabha meetings, decides with the panchayat how 15th Finance Commission and State Finance Commission grants are spent on drains, lanes, hand pumps, street lights and similar works, and recommends people for pensions, housing and ration cards.
MLA, Jaisalmer
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2023 general election |
| Votes received | 1,04,636 |
| Vote share | 52.6% |
| Winning margin | 18,687 |
| Runner-up | Rooparam Dhandev |
Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03
MP, Barmer
| Party | Indian National Congress |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 7,04,676 |
| Vote share | 41.7% |
| Winning margin | 1,18,176 |
| Runner-up | Ravindra Singh Bhati |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Your MLA speaks for the area in the state assembly and can recommend roads, school buildings and similar works from the MLA Local Area Development fund. Your MP speaks for it in the Lok Sabha and can recommend works under MPLADS.
Panchayat elections
Salkha votes for its ward members and Sarpanch on 16 November 2026, in phase 4 of the panchayat election. Votes are counted the same day, as soon as polling ends. 2026ReportedRajasthan State Election Commission
Polling booths (polling centres) in Salkha
If you’re 18 or older, you can register as a voter by filling Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, or through your Booth Level Officer (BLO). The voter list for panchayat elections is made separately by the State Election Commission, so before a panchayat poll check your name on sec.rajasthan.gov.in or ask at the block office.
How Salkha 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
- 60.8/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Salkha scored 60.8 out of 100, ranking 3rd of 26 panchayats in Khuhadi panchayat samiti (well ahead of the block average of 51.8). 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Performer" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Salkha does best on “Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods” (78.0) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (41.2). That 37-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 7 of the nine theme scores are above the Khuhadi block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Salkha
Schools in Salkha, from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register:
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Govt. UPS_SALKHA | Government upper primary school |
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Salkha come under the block education officer (BEO) of Khuhadi. Admission is free, and children get textbooks, uniforms and the PM POSHAN mid-day meal. To get a child into a private school under the RTE 25% quota, apply in the state’s online admission window. Scholarships for class 9 and above are on scholarships.gov.in.
Hospitals and health centres near Salkha
For Salkha, health care starts with the village ASHA worker and the Anganwadi centre. The ANM at the sub-centre (now Ayushman Arogya Mandir) gives vaccinations and antenatal check-ups. A Primary Health Centre (PHC) serves about 30,000 people, and the Community Health Centre (CHC), usually in or near Khuhadi, has specialists and a labour room. Serious cases go to the district hospital in Jaisalmer.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Salkha
Mail to Salkha usually goes to PIN 345001 (Jaisalmer Bsf Post Office). Besides letters and parcels, the post offices below offer savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank accounts and Aadhaar-based cash withdrawal (AePS).
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer Bsf | Post Office | 345001 | 3.3 km |
| Jamdoli | Post Office | 302031 | 4.1 km |
| Sam | Post Office | 345001 | 7.9 km |
Bank branches near Salkha
These branches are in the PIN-code areas nearest the panchayat (distances are approximate, measured to the PIN-code centre). Use the IFSC code for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers.
| Bank | Name | IFSC | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | Branch | BARB0MOHJAI | 21 km |
| ICICI Bank | Mohangarh | ICIC0002835 | 21 km |
| Punjab National Bank | Mohangarh Rajstahan | PUNB0916000 | 21 km |
| State Bank of India | Mohangarh | SBIN0031810 | 21 km |
| Bank of Baroda | Jaisalmer Branch | BARB0JAISAL | 27 km |
See all bank branches in Khuhadi block
You can open a Jan Dhan account (zero balance, with a RuPay card and accident insurance) with Aadhaar at the nearest branch or Bank Mitra. For income, caste and residence certificates, pension and scholarship forms, Ayushman cards and other online services, residents of Salkha can go to a e-Mitra kiosk.
How to reach Salkha
The easiest way to reach Salkha by train is via Jaisalmer, about 30 km away (NWR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Khuhadi and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, about 24 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer headquarters | District | 28 km | west |
| Khuhadi block (centre) | Panchayat Samiti | 31 km | north |
| Jaisalmer (JSM) | Railway Station | 30 km | east |
| Thalyat Hamira (THM) | Railway Station | 45 km | east |
| Jetha Chandan (JCH) | Railway Station | 68 km | east |
| Jaisalmer Airport | Airport | 24 km | east |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 252 km | east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Salkha 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
- 21 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 30 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 21 km away, farther than for 95% of panchayats in Rajasthan. For small transactions, a Bank Mitra or India Post Payments Bank at the post office can help. CalculatedZoloth calculation
Rail access is limited: the nearest station is about 30 km away (Jaisalmer), farther than for 77% of panchayats in Rajasthan. The nearest post office is about 3.3 km away.
Places near Salkha
The Gram Panchayats closest to Salkha, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Panchayat Samiti | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanoi | Khuhadi | 7.9 km | south-west |
| Keshuon ki Basti | Khuhadi | 8.3 km | west |
| Damodra | Khuhadi | 9.1 km | south-east |
| Chhatrel | Jaisalmer | 11 km | north-east |
| Dedha | Jaisalmer | 15 km | south-east |
| Moolsagar | Jaisalmer | 16 km | east |
| Sam | Khuhadi | 17 km | south-west |
| Roopsi | Jaisalmer | 19 km | east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Khuhadi
Citizen services: how to get things done
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar.
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 Sam 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.
Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)
- On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Jaisalmer, Tehsil Sam and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
- You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).
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, Khuhadi block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
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 Khuhadi Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at Salkha 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.
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 Khuhadi 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.
Special programmes
Jaisalmer is an Aspirational District under NITI Aayog’s programme, so schemes in Salkha may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: JaisalmerNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Salkha
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Salkha. 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 Khuhadi 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 Khuhadi 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 Khuhadi 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 Khuhadi 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 Khuhadi block office |
Terrain and climate of Salkha
- Elevation
- 196 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 234 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Salkha sits about 196 metres above sea level, close to the Jaisalmer district average of 215 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Salkha gets roughly 230 mm of rain a year, 81% of it between June and September, less than half of the Rajasthan average of 530 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 19 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 48°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Salkha
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 3.9%
- Grass and scrub 4.9%
- Bare or sparse land 91%
Within roughly 2 km of Salkha, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 4% cropland, 0% tree cover and 0% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Salkha Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Salkha Gram Panchayat?
Who is the Sarpanch of Salkha 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 Salkha?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Salkha 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 Salkha Gram Panchayat?
Salkha Gram Panchayat has 2 revenue villages: Doojasar and Salkha.
Which assembly constituency does Salkha come under?
Salkha comes under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Salkha?
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 Salkha in?
Salkha is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Salkha?
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.
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What is the LGD code of Salkha Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Salkha Gram Panchayat is 295386. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Salkha?
The PIN code for Salkha is usually 345001. The nearest post office is Jaisalmer Bsf (PIN 345001), about 3.3 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Salkha?
The DIGIPIN for Salkha is J7F-59T-3JPF. 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 Salkha from Jaisalmer?
Salkha is about 28 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 31 km north.
Which is the nearest railway station to Salkha?
The nearest railway station to Salkha is Jaisalmer (JSM), about 30 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Thalyat Hamira (THM), 45 km; Jetha Chandan (JCH), 68 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Salkha?
The nearest airport to Salkha is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 24 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 252 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Salkha, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Salkha is Bank of Baroda, Branch (IFSC BARB0MOHJAI), roughly 21 km away. Other branches nearby: ICICI Bank, Mohangarh (IFSC ICIC0002835) and Punjab National Bank, Mohangarh Rajstahan (IFSC PUNB0916000). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which schools are there in Salkha?
There is 1 school on record in Salkha: Govt. UPS_SALKHA.
Which gram panchayats are near Salkha?
The closest gram panchayats to Salkha, as the crow flies, are Kanoi (7.9 km), Keshuon ki Basti (8.3 km), Damodra (9.1 km), Chhatrel (11 km) and Dedha (15 km).
How can I complain about work in Salkha 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 Salkha 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 Salkha?
In Salkha, 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 Salkha?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Salkha, 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 Salkha?
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 Salkha?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaisalmer, block Khuhadi and panchayat Salkha 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 Salkha meet?
The Gram Sabha of Salkha 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 Salkha?
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; Salkha is in the Jaisalmer assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Salkha Gram Panchayat?
Salkha Gram Panchayat scored 60.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 3rd of 26 panchayats in Khuhadi panchayat samiti.
What is the altitude of Salkha above sea level?
Salkha is about 196 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 19 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Salkha get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Salkha 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 Salkha?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Salkha, the land is 4% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.
Data sources and updates
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- 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
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