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

> Dantal is a gram panchayat in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 38802, PIN code 345025).
> It has 10 villages: Bhurasar, Dantal, Gadeli Kuwan, Jadam Nagar, Jeeyasar 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 104 km south-east of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Pokran (45 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Dantal
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 38802
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Rajmathai Hq Falsund
- **Tehsil:** Phalsoond
- **District:** Jaisalmer
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 10
- **Assembly Constituency:** Pokaran
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jodhpur
- **MLA:** Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 345025
- **Coordinates:** 26.5324° N, 71.8735° 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
- Bhurasar (भूरासर)
- Dantal
- Gadeli Kuwan
- Jadam Nagar (जादम नगर)
- Jeeyasar
- Jhalora Bhatiyan
- Jhalora Hemawas
- Khetasar
- Sanga Bera
- Shree Chhotsa Nagar (श्री छोटसा नगर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Dantal Gram Panchayat?
Dantal Gram Panchayat is in Rajmathai Hq Falsund block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, and comes under Phalsoond tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Dantal 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 Dantal?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Dantal 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 Dantal Gram Panchayat?
Dantal Gram Panchayat has 10 revenue villages: Bhurasar, Dantal, Gadeli Kuwan, Jadam Nagar, Jeeyasar, Jhalora Bhatiyan, Jhalora Hemawas, Khetasar, Sanga Bera and Shree Chhotsa Nagar.

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

### Who is the MLA of Dantal?
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 Dantal in?
Dantal is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Dantal?
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 Dantal Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dantal Gram Panchayat is 38802. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Dantal?
The PIN code for Dantal is usually 345025. The nearest post office is Dantal (PIN 345025), about 5.9 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Dantal?
The DIGIPIN for Dantal is J72-79J-562F. 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 Dantal from Jaisalmer?
Dantal is about 104 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 14 km north-west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Dantal?
The nearest railway station to Dantal is Pokran (POK), about 45 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Ashapura Gomat (AQG), 47 km; Odhaniya Chacha (OCH), 51 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Dantal?
The nearest airport to Dantal is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 108 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 121 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Dantal, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dantal is Bank of India, Madla Kalan (IFSC BKID0007865), roughly 27 km away. Other branches nearby: Punjab National Bank, Dechoo (IFSC PUNB0209210) and Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank, The Jodhpur Central Coop Bank Ltd (IFSC RSCB0026015). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which gram panchayats are near Dantal?
The closest gram panchayats to Dantal, as the crow flies, are Swamiji Ki Dhani (9.6 km), Bhaniyana (11 km), Sohanpura (12 km), Balar (13 km) and Chandani Meghasar (13 km).

### How can I complain about work in Dantal 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 Dantal 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 Dantal?
In Dantal, 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 Dantal?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Dantal, 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 Dantal?
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 Dantal?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaisalmer, block Rajmathai Hq Falsund and panchayat Dantal 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 Dantal meet?
The Gram Sabha of Dantal 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 Dantal?
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; Dantal is in the Pokaran assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Dantal Gram Panchayat?
Dantal Gram Panchayat scored 48.7 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 16th of 17 panchayats in Rajmathai Hq Falsund panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Dantal above sea level?
Dantal is about 226 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 18 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Dantal get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Dantal gets about 280 mm of rain a year, 83% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, 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 Dantal?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Dantal, the land is 29% cropland and 1% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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