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Sankra is a development block in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, with 29 gram panchayats and 79 villages (LGD code 699). This directory lists 1 bank branch, 88 schools and 2 post offices here.
About Sankra Panchayat Samiti
Sankra (सांकड़ा) is a development block in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, part of the Jodhpur Division. It’s the middle tier of Panchayati Raj: the elected Panchayat Samiti is headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) runs the block office. LGD code: 699.
Sankra block has 29 gram panchayats covering 79 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 5 of the 10 blocks in Jaisalmer district. Its villages come under Pokaran, Bhaniyana and Phalsoond tehsils.
Sankra is about 70 km east of Jaisalmer headquarters as the crow flies.
In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Pokaran.
Sankra at a glance
| Name | Sankra / सांकड़ा |
|---|---|
| Type | Panchayat Samiti |
| LGD code | 699 |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 29 |
| Villages | 79 |
| Coordinates | 26.7426° N, 71.5970° E |
| Schools | 88 |
| Bank Branches | 1 |
| Post Offices | 2 |
Map of Sankra
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sankra Block Gram Panchayat List
Sankra Panchayat Samiti has 29 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achalpura | – | 1 | 9015583 |
| Baitina | बैतीणा | 5 | 295438 |
| Bhainsara | – | 4 | 38797 |
| Bhomsar | भोमसर | 1 | 9006941 |
| Bonara | – | 0 | 9015591 |
| Chanani | – | 1 | 9006942 |
| Chok | – | 4 | 38801 |
| Dalpatpura | दलपतपुरा | 2 | 295472 |
| Guddi | – | 1 | 9006945 |
| Gundala | गुदांला | 3 | 294270 |
| Jaimalan | – | 6 | 38805 |
| Jaswantpura | – | 1 | 9006948 |
| Jograjgarh | – | 1 | 9015590 |
| Kajasar HQ Amarsar | – | 0 | 9015585 |
| Keraliya | – | 1 | 9006949 |
| Khelana | खेलाणा | 7 | 295465 |
| Khuhda | – | 0 | 9006950 |
| Kishanpura HQ That | – | 0 | 9006951 |
| Lakhasar HQ Madasar | – | 0 | 9006952 |
| Loona Kalan | – | 4 | 38814 |
| Madhopura | – | 7 | 262612 |
| Modardi | – | 2 | 38817 |
| Nananiyai | नानणियाई | 4 | 295437 |
| Neran | – | 5 | 38818 |
| Ola | – | 6 | 38819 |
| Rajgarh | – | 4 | 38823 |
| Sabalpura | – | 1 | 9015594 |
| Sanawara | – | 3 | 262632 |
| Sankra | – | 5 | 38828 |
Population of Sankra
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jaisalmer district, which Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Sankra 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.
Sankra Block office: BDO and contacts
The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Sankra block office, with assistant officers for agriculture, cooperatives, panchayats, social welfare and statistics. The elected Panchayat Samiti, made up of directly elected members and the Sarpanches of the block’s gram panchayats, chooses the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti) and approves the block development plan.
Go to the Sankra block office for PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) houses, Swachh Bharat toilets, pension verification, job guarantee problems (VB-G RAM G, earlier MGNREGA) and complaints about a gram panchayat. You can also file a complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181.
Sankra Pradhan and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133 | Pokaran | Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Jodhpur |
How Sankra 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.
None of the 16 scored panchayats of Sankra reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj hasn't published a Panchayat Advancement Index score for Sankra yet. Know the figure? Suggest an update
Schools in and near Sankra
Sankra Panchayat Samiti has 88 schools on record. See the full list of schools
This list comes from the Ministry of Education’s UDISE+ school register. It covers government, government-aided and private schools and madrasas, each by the highest stage it teaches, from primary to higher secondary. See udiseplus.gov.in for a school’s full record.
Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Sankra
On record in Sankra Panchayat Samiti: 1 Bank Branches and 2 Post Offices.
Banks with the most branches here: Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Sankra
Odhaniya Chacha station (28 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Sankra (NWR zone).
The nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, about 74 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer headquarters | District | 70 km | east |
| Odhaniya Chacha (OCH) | Railway Station | 28 km | north-east |
| Shri Bhadriya Lathi (SBLT) | Railway Station | 33 km | north |
| Ashapura Gomat (AQG) | Railway Station | 37 km | north-east |
| Jaisalmer Airport | Airport | 74 km | west |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 154 km | east |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
Places near Sankra
These are the nearest Panchayat Samitis to Sankra (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Panchayat Samiti | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhaniyana | Jaisalmer | 6.1 km | south |
| Ramdevra Hq Pokhran | Jaisalmer | 31 km | north-east |
| Rajmathai Hq Falsund | Jaisalmer | 49 km | south-east |
| Bhiyad | Barmer | 52 km | south |
| Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | 61 km | west |
| Fathegarh | Jaisalmer | 62 km | south-west |
Other Panchayat Samitis in Jaisalmer
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- Apply for a job card at your 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.
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 Sankra Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
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, Sankra block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
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 your 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.
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 Sankra 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 Sankra may get extra monitoring and convergence funding. 2018Wider-area figure: JaisalmerNITI Aayog
Government schemes for residents of Sankra
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Sankra. 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 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 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 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 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 block office |
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Sankra Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions
Which district is Sankra Panchayat Samiti in?
Sankra Panchayat Samiti is in Jaisalmer district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
There are 29 gram panchayats in Sankra Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages are there in Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
Sankra Panchayat Samiti has 79 revenue villages.
Where is the Sankra block office and what does it do?
The Sankra block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Jaisalmer district. It deals with VB-G RAM G (earlier MGNREGA), PM Awas Yojana (Gramin), pension verification, Swachh Bharat Mission and most gram panchayat matters, so it’s where you go when the panchayat can’t sort something out.
Which assembly constituency does Sankra come under?
Sankra comes under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Sankra?
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 Sankra in?
Sankra is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Sankra?
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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Which gram panchayat in Sankra Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?
Khelana has the most villages (7).
How many banks and post offices are there in Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
We list 1 bank branch and 2 post offices in Sankra Panchayat Samiti.
How far is Sankra Panchayat Samiti from Jaisalmer district headquarters?
The centre of Sankra Panchayat Samiti is about 70 km east of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Sankra Panchayat Samiti is Odhaniya Chacha (OCH), about 28 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Shri Bhadriya Lathi (SBLT), 33 km; Ashapura Gomat (AQG), 37 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest airport to the centre of Sankra Panchayat Samiti is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 74 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 154 km away.
Which panchayat samitis are near Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Sankra Panchayat Samiti: Bhaniyana (6.1 km), Ramdevra Hq Pokhran (31 km), Rajmathai Hq Falsund (49 km), Bhiyad (52 km) and Jaisalmer (61 km).
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Jaisalmer and block Sankra, then your gram panchayat, to see job cards and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. Both schemes are run from the Sankra block office by the Vikas Adhikari (BDO). MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026.
How do I apply for a pension in Sankra Panchayat Samiti?
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) verifies rural applications from Sankra block, and once approved the pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.
How can I file a complaint with the Sankra Panchayat Samiti administration?
File your complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. It goes to the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) of Sankra Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
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)
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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