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Bakani Panchayat Samiti

बकानी · Rajasthan › Jhalawar

Gram Panchayats
25
Villages
166
Bank Branches
3
Schools
200

Quick answer

Bakani is a development block in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, with 25 gram panchayats and 166 villages (LGD code 707). This directory lists 3 bank branches, 200 schools and 19 post offices here.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Bakani Panchayat Samiti

The Bakani (बकानी) development block is in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, part of the Kota Division. The block sits between the village panchayats and the district: the Panchayat Samiti, headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), plans works for the whole block, and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) puts schemes into action. Its LGD code is 707.

There are 25 gram panchayats and 166 villages in Bakani block, which puts it at number 8 of 8 blocks in Jhalawar by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Bakani tehsil.

Bakani is about 31 km south-east of Jhalawar headquarters as the crow flies.

Villages in this block vote in the Khanpur, Manohar Thana and Jhalrapatan assembly constituencies.

Bakani at a glance

NameBakani / बकानी
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code707
DistrictJhalawar
DivisionKota Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats25
Villages166
Coordinates24.3471° N, 76.2843° E
Schools200
Bank Branches3
Post Offices19

Map of Bakani

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Bakani Block Gram Panchayat List

Bakani Panchayat Samiti has 25 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Agariya–1639066
Badbad–09007557
Bakani–239070
Baray–339072
Barkhera Kalan–839074
Deo Nagar–539079
Devriदेवरी1939081
Garwara–939082
Gurad Khera–1339087
Jheejhaniya–839088
Jheekadiya–09007566
Karal Gaon–339090
Kheriyaखेरिया639091
Kishanpuraकिशनपुरा1039092
Kushalpura–1639094
Modi–09007571
Nanor–639096
Nasirabadनसीराबाद439097
Padlya Kulmi–739099
Ratlai–339100
Reechhwa–339101
Reejon–839102
Renpla–539103
Salawad–539104
Thobariya Khurd–739106

Population of Bakani

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jhalawar district, which Bakani is part of:

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population11,81,838
Rural households2,37,702
Rural literacy rate57.6%
Rural sex ratio949
Rural SC population share17.4%
Rural work participation51.8%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

These NFHS-5 (2019–21) health and household figures are for Jhalawar district, where Bakani is. They’re district averages, not figures for the village itself:

IndicatorJhalawar
Women who are literate54.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling22.4%
Institutional births98.3%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated81.5%
Children under 5 who are stunted34.0%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic51.5%
Households using clean cooking fuel33.8%
Households with improved sanitation62.1%
Households with electricity99.3%
Households with health insurance93.6%
Households with improved drinking water92.4%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Bakani 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.

Bakani Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Bakani 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 Bakani 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.

Bakani Pradhan and MLAs

How Bakani 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
61.4/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Bakani averages 61.4 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 1st of 8 in Jhalawar, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 22 scored panchayats of Bakani reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods71.5
Healthy panchayat73.5
Child-friendly panchayat63.1
Water-sufficient panchayat52.3
Clean and green panchayat52.0
Self-sufficient infrastructure56.3
Socially just and secured76.9
Good governance65.3
Women-friendly panchayat53.8

Bakani does best on “Socially just and secured” (76.9) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (52.0). That 25-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Bakani

Bakani Panchayat Samiti has 200 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 Bakani

On record in Bakani Panchayat Samiti: 3 Bank Branches and 19 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: Central Bank of India, State Bank of India, Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank.

Central Bank of India1
State Bank of India1
Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank1

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools200View list
🏦 Bank Branches3View list
📮 Post Offices19View list

How to reach Bakani

The nearest railway station to the centre of Bakani is Jhalawar Road, about 43 km away.

The nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, about 159 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jhalawar headquartersDistrict31 kmsouth-east
Jhalawar Road (JHW)Railway Station43 kmnorth-west
Dhuankheri (DKRA)Railway Station43 kmnorth-west
Bhawani Mandi (BWM)Railway Station47 kmwest
Raja Bhoj International AirportAirport159 kmsouth-east
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International AirportAirport187 kmsouth

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

How far Bakani 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
6.4 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
42 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

A typical gram panchayat in Bakani is 42 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Bakani is 6.4 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). Gram panchayats in Bakani are, on average, 2.2 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Bakani

The Panchayat Samitis closest to Bakani, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
JhalrapatanJhalawar21 kmnorth-west
AkleraJhalawar25 kmeast
Pirawa (Sunel)Jhalawar27 kmwest
KhanpurJhalawar38 kmnorth
Bhawani MandiJhalawar42 kmwest
KhairabadKota45 kmnorth-west

Other Panchayat Samitis in Jhalawar

Citizen services: how to get things done

MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Bakani Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Ration card

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, Bakani block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
  3. 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)

  1. 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.
  2. To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Bakani 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.

Government schemes for residents of Bakani

Households in Bakani 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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour 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 applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe 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).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour 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 applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

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Terrain and climate of Bakani

Elevation
351 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
856 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Bakani lie at an average of about 351 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Bakani gets roughly 860 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 51 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.

Land cover around Bakani

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 65%
  • Tree cover 5.8%
  • Built-up land 2.9%
  • Water and wetland 1.5%
  • Grass and scrub 25%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.2%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Bakani's villages is about 65% cropland, 6% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Bakani Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Bakani Panchayat Samiti in?

Bakani Panchayat Samiti is in Jhalawar district (Kota Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

There are 25 gram panchayats in Bakani Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

Bakani Panchayat Samiti has 166 revenue villages.

Where is the Bakani block office and what does it do?

The Bakani block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Jhalawar 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 constituencies cover Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

Bakani Panchayat Samiti is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Jhalrapatan, Khanpur and Manohar Thana.

Who are the MLAs of Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bakani in?

Bakani is in the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Bakani?

The Member of Parliament for Jhalawar-Baran is Dushyant Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,65,376 votes (60.9%) and won by 3,70,989 votes.

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Which gram panchayat in Bakani Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?

Devri has the most villages (19).

How do the panchayats of Bakani perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Bakani average 61.4 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

How many banks and post offices are there in Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

We list 3 bank branches and 19 post offices in Bakani Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Bakani Panchayat Samiti from Jhalawar district headquarters?

The centre of Bakani Panchayat Samiti is about 31 km south-east of Jhalawar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Bakani Panchayat Samiti is Jhalawar Road (JHW), about 43 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhuankheri (DKRA), 43 km; Bhawani Mandi (BWM), 47 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Bakani Panchayat Samiti is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 159 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 187 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Bakani Panchayat Samiti: Jhalrapatan (21 km), Aklera (25 km), Pirawa (Sunel) (27 km), Khanpur (38 km) and Bhawani Mandi (42 km).

How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Jhalawar and block Bakani, 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 Bakani 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 Bakani 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 Bakani 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 Bakani 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 Bakani Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

What is the altitude of Bakani Panchayat Samiti above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Bakani Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 351 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Bakani Panchayat Samiti get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Bakani Panchayat Samiti get about 860 mm of rain a year, 92% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

How much farmland and tree cover is there around Bakani Panchayat Samiti?

Around the gram panchayats of Bakani Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 65% cropland, 6% tree cover, 3% built-up land and 1% water, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

Data sources and updates

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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026

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