# Neran Gram Panchayat, Sankra, Jaisalmer: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN Code

> Neran is a gram panchayat in Sankra block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan (LGD code 38818, PIN code 345026).
> It has 5 villages: Deval Nagar, Karni Nagar, Lakhasar, Narayanpura, Neran.
> 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 56 km south-east of Jaisalmer district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Jetha Chandan (34 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Neran
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 38818
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Sankra
- **Tehsil:** Pokaran
- **District:** Jaisalmer
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Pokaran
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jodhpur
- **MLA:** Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 345026, 345001
- **Coordinates:** 26.7127° N, 71.4273° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 1

## 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
- Deval Nagar (देवल नगर)
- Karni Nagar (करणी नगर)
- Lakhasar (लखासर)
- Narayanpura (नारायणपुरा)
- Neran

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Neran Gram Panchayat?
Neran Gram Panchayat is in Sankra block of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, and comes under Pokaran tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Neran 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 Sankra 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 Neran?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Neran 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 Neran Gram Panchayat?
Neran Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Deval Nagar, Karni Nagar, Lakhasar, Narayanpura and Neran.

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

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

### Who is the MP of Neran?
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 Neran Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Neran Gram Panchayat is 38818. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Neran?
Addresses in Neran usually carry one of these PIN codes: 345026, 345001. The nearest post office is Loona Kallan (PIN 345026), about 23 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Neran?
The DIGIPIN for Neran is J79-LM3-86FT. 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 Neran from Jaisalmer?
Neran is about 56 km south-east of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Sankra block, it is about 17 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Neran?
The nearest railway station to Neran is Jetha Chandan (JCH), about 34 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Shri Bhadriya Lathi (SBLT), 36 km; Odhaniya Chacha (OCH), 41 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Neran?
The nearest airport to Neran is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 59 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 169 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Neran, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Neran is Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank, The Jaisalmer Central Coop Bank Ltd (IFSC RSCB0036007), roughly 8.9 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Pokhran, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0POKHRA) and HDFC Bank, Pokhran (IFSC HDFC0007162). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Neran?
There is 1 school on record in Neran: Govt.PS_LAKHASAR.

### Which gram panchayats are near Neran?
The closest gram panchayats to Neran, as the crow flies, are Uttam Nagar Mukhyalaya Karada (8.8 km), Baitina (11 km), Sanwata (12 km), Bhainsara (13 km) and Madhopura (14 km).

### How can I complain about work in Neran 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 Sankra 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 Neran get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Jaisalmer and Tehsil Pokaran, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Pokaran Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Neran?
In Neran, 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 Neran?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Neran, the Patwari of Pokaran 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 Neran?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Sankra 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 Sankra 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 Neran?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jaisalmer, block Sankra and panchayat Neran 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 Sankra 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 Neran meet?
The Gram Sabha of Neran 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 Neran?
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 Sankra 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; Neran is in the Pokaran assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Neran Gram Panchayat?
Neran Gram Panchayat scored 54.1 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 11th of 16 panchayats in Sankra panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Neran above sea level?
Neran is about 294 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 16 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Neran get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Neran gets about 270 mm of rain a year, 83% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Neran?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Neran, the land is 14% cropland and 8% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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