Quick answer
Balar is a gram panchayat in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 38793, PIN code 345025). It has 8 villages: Balar, Khanpura, Manaji Mobatsar, Moondsar, Raipal Juneja Nagar and others. 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 100 km south-east of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Pokran (55 km).
About Balar Gram Panchayat
Balar is a Gram Panchayat (village council) in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Land and revenue work goes through Phalsoond tehsil, and the district is part of the Jodhpur Division. Its Local Government Directory (LGD) code is 38793.
The panchayat has 8 revenue villages (Balar, Khanpura, Manaji Mobatsar, Moondsar, Raipal Juneja Nagar, Roopsar, Shiv Nagar and Shri Mahadev Nagar). They share one Gram Sabha, one Sarpanch and one panchayat secretary.
From Jaisalmer headquarters, Balar is about 100 km away to the south-east (straight-line distance). It’s about 17 km west of the middle of Rajmathai Hq Falsund block. The nearest railway station is Pokran, about 55 km away.
Balar is one of 30 gram panchayats in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block and 266 in Jaisalmer district. For elections, Balar falls in the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
For most village paperwork, such as a family register copy, a birth certificate or an MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card, start with the panchayat secretary. Income, caste and land papers go through Phalsoond tehsil.
Balar at a glance
| Name | Balar |
|---|---|
| Type | Gram Panchayat |
| LGD code | 38793 |
| Panchayat Samiti | Rajmathai Hq Falsund |
| Tehsil | Phalsoond |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Villages | 8 |
| Assembly Constituency | Pokaran |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Jodhpur |
| MLA | Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| PIN code | 345025, 345001 |
| Coordinates | 26.4559° N, 71.7809° E (approximate) |
Map of Balar
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Balar LGD code and PIN code
| LGD code | |
|---|---|
| PIN code | |
| DIGIPIN (reference point) |
The panchayat's reference point has the DIGIPIN J72-265-J267. 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 Balar Gram Panchayat
Balar Gram Panchayat has 8 revenue villages, listed below with Hindi spellings and LGD/Census codes. Search by village code to find your village quickly on portals such as Apna Khata (e-Dharti), eGramSwaraj or the PMAY-G beneficiary list.
| Village | Name in Hindi | Village code |
|---|---|---|
| Balar | – | 86441 |
| Khanpura | खनपुरा | 86439 |
| Manaji Mobatsar | मानजी मोबतसर | 959899 |
| Moondsar | मूंढ़सर | 959867 |
| Raipal Juneja Nagar | रायपाल जुनेजा नगर | 946466 |
| Roopsar | – | 86438 |
| Shiv Nagar | शिव नगर | 86440 |
| Shri Mahadev Nagar | श्री महादेव नगर | 946477 |
Population of Balar
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jaisalmer district, which Balar 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 Balar 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
Most families in and around Balar 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.
Administration
Under the Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, Balar 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 | Balar | Development works, Gram Sabha, scheme beneficiary selection |
| Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) | Balar / Rajmathai Hq Falsund | Family register, birth & death registration, records |
| Patwari | Phalsoond Tehsil | Land records, jamabandi (nakal), income/caste verification |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO) | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | Rural development schemes, VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), housing |
| Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | Panchayat funds, audits, complaints about the panchayat |
| Tehsildar | Phalsoond | 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 |
Balar 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, Pokaran
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2023 general election |
| Votes received | 1,12,989 |
| Vote share | 56.8% |
| Winning margin | 35,481 |
| Runner-up | Saleh Mohammad |
Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03
MP, Jodhpur
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 7,30,056 |
| Vote share | 52.8% |
| Winning margin | 1,15,677 |
| Runner-up | Karan Singh Uchiyarda |
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
Balar 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 Balar
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 Balar 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
- 58.5/1002023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
In the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, Balar scored 58.5 out of 100, ranking 2nd of 17 panchayats in Rajmathai Hq Falsund panchayat samiti. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
That puts it in the "Aspirant" band (Achiever 90+, Front Runner 75–90, Performer 60–75, Aspirant 40–60, Beginner below 40).
Scores on the nine development themes
Balar does best on “Socially just and secured” (80.2) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (29.7). That 51-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 0 of the nine theme scores are above the Rajmathai Hq Falsund block average. 2023-24ReportedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Balar
Government primary and upper-primary schools around Balar come under the block education officer (BEO) of Rajmathai Hq Falsund. 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 Balar
If someone in Balar needs care, the ASHA can arrange free transport for pregnant women under Janani Suraksha Yojana. Dial 108 for an emergency ambulance or 102 for mother and child transport. Eligible families can get an Ayushman card (PM-JAY) at an e-Mitra kiosk or through the ASHA; it covers cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh a year in empanelled hospitals in Jaisalmer and elsewhere.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Balar
The PIN code for Balar is most likely 345025, served by Sohanpura Post Office. The nearest post offices are listed below. At any of them you can open an India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) account, Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF or a recurring deposit, and the village postman can do Aadhaar-based cash withdrawals at your door.
| Name | Type | PIN code | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohanpura | Post Office | 345025 | 8.1 km |
| Swami Ki Dhani | Post Office | 345025 | 8.1 km |
| Dantal | Post Office | 345025 | 17 km |
Bank branches near Balar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | Patodi | SBIN0031460 | 26 km |
| State Bank of India | Gida | SBIN0032484 | 26 km |
See all bank branches in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block
If you don’t have a bank account, you can open a zero-balance Jan Dhan account with just your Aadhaar at any of these branches or through the village Bank Mitra (business correspondent). A e-Mitra kiosk can help with online applications for certificates, pensions, PM-KISAN, Ayushman cards, electricity bills and more, for a small fixed fee.
How to reach Balar
The easiest way to reach Balar by train is via Pokran, about 55 km away (NWR zone). From the station, shared autos, e-rickshaws and buses run to Rajmathai Hq Falsund and nearby villages.
The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, about 103 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer headquarters | District | 100 km | south-east |
| Rajmathai Hq Falsund block (centre) | Panchayat Samiti | 17 km | west |
| Pokran (POK) | Railway Station | 55 km | north |
| Ashapura Gomat (AQG) | Railway Station | 56 km | north |
| Odhaniya Chacha (OCH) | Railway Station | 58 km | north |
| Jaisalmer Airport | Airport | 103 km | north-west |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 128 km | east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
How far Balar 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
- 26 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
- Nearest railway station
- 55 kmCalculatedZoloth calculation
The nearest bank branch is about 26 km away, farther than for 99% 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 55 km away (Pokran), farther than for 95% of panchayats in Rajasthan. The nearest post office is about 8.1 km away, closer than the block average of 12 km.
Places near Balar
The Gram Panchayats closest to Balar, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Gram Panchayat | Panchayat Samiti | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bheekhorai Nai | Bhaniyana | 8.1 km | south |
| Bandhewa | Bhaniyana | 8.9 km | south-west |
| Rajmathai | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | 11 km | north-west |
| Kajoi | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | 12 km | south-east |
| Swamiji Ki Dhani | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | 12 km | east |
| Dantal | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | 13 km | north-east |
| Kasoombala Mahechan | Gira | 14 km | south |
| Parasar | Rajmathai Hq Falsund | 16 km | south-east |
Other Gram Panchayats in Rajmathai Hq Falsund
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 Phalsoond 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 Phalsoond 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, Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Balar 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Balar may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: JaisalmerNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Balar
Households in Balar 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 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund block office |
Terrain and climate of Balar
- Elevation
- 233 mEstimateSRTM elevation model
- Average annual rainfall
- 296 mm2001-2020EstimateNASA POWER
Balar sits about 233 metres above sea level, close to the Jaisalmer district average of 215 m. EstimateSRTM elevation model
On long-term averages, the area around Balar gets roughly 300 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September, well below the Rajasthan average of 530 mm. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 30 m. Summers are hot: in June, daytime highs average about 47°C, while January nights cool to around 2°C.
Land cover around Balar
Land cover within about 2 km
- Cropland 36%
- Tree cover 1.0%
- Grass and scrub 2.0%
- Bare or sparse land 61%
Within roughly 2 km of Balar, satellite data (ESA WorldCover 2021) shows about 36% cropland, 1% tree cover and 0% built-up land. 2021EstimateESA WorldCover 2021
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Balar Gram Panchayat: frequently asked questions
In which block, tehsil and district is Balar Gram Panchayat?
Balar Gram Panchayat is in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, and comes under Phalsoond tehsil.
Who is the Sarpanch of Balar 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Balar?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Balar 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 Balar Gram Panchayat?
Balar Gram Panchayat has 8 revenue villages: Balar, Khanpura, Manaji Mobatsar, Moondsar, Raipal Juneja Nagar, Roopsar, Shiv Nagar and Shri Mahadev Nagar.
Which assembly constituency does Balar come under?
Balar comes under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Balar?
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 Balar in?
Balar is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Balar?
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.
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What is the LGD code of Balar Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Balar Gram Panchayat is 38793. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.
What is the PIN code of Balar?
Addresses in Balar usually carry one of these PIN codes: 345025, 345001. The nearest post office is Sohanpura (PIN 345025), about 8.1 km away as the crow flies.
What is the DIGIPIN of Balar?
The DIGIPIN for Balar is J72-265-J267. 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 Balar from Jaisalmer?
Balar is about 100 km south-east of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Rajmathai Hq Falsund block, it is about 17 km west.
Which is the nearest railway station to Balar?
The nearest railway station to Balar is Pokran (POK), about 55 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ashapura Gomat (AQG), 56 km; Odhaniya Chacha (OCH), 58 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Balar?
The nearest airport to Balar is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 103 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 128 km away.
Which is the nearest bank to Balar, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Balar is State Bank of India, Patodi (IFSC SBIN0031460), roughly 26 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Gida (IFSC SBIN0032484). Your own account’s IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.
Which gram panchayats are near Balar?
The closest gram panchayats to Balar, as the crow flies, are Bheekhorai Nai (8.1 km), Bandhewa (8.9 km), Rajmathai (11 km), Kajoi (12 km) and Swamiji Ki Dhani (12 km).
How can I complain about work in Balar 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Balar get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Jaisalmer and Tehsil Phalsoond, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Phalsoond Tehsil office.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Balar?
In Balar, 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 Balar?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Balar, the Patwari of Phalsoond 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 Balar?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Balar?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaisalmer, block Rajmathai Hq Falsund and panchayat Balar 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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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 Balar meet?
The Gram Sabha of Balar 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 Balar?
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 Rajmathai Hq Falsund 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; Balar is in the Pokaran assembly constituency.
What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Balar Gram Panchayat?
Balar Gram Panchayat scored 58.5 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 2nd of 17 panchayats in Rajmathai Hq Falsund panchayat samiti.
What is the altitude of Balar above sea level?
Balar is about 233 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 30 m within 2 km.
How much rainfall does Balar get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Balar gets about 300 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)
How much farmland and tree cover is there around Balar?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Balar, the land is 36% cropland and 1% tree cover, 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
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