# Balar Gram Panchayat, Rajmathai Hq Falsund, Jaisalmer: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> 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).

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

## Key facts
- **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)

## 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
- Balar
- Khanpura (खनपुरा)
- Manaji Mobatsar (मानजी मोबतसर)
- Moondsar (मूंढ़सर)
- Raipal Juneja Nagar (रायपाल जुनेजा नगर)
- Roopsar
- Shiv Nagar (शिव नगर)
- Shri Mahadev Nagar (श्री महादेव नगर)

## 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.

### 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.

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