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Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti

पिड़ावा (सुनेल) · Rajasthan › Jhalawar

Gram Panchayats
45
Villages
217
Bank Branches
3
Schools
300

Quick answer

Pirawa (Sunel) is a development block in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, with 45 gram panchayats and 217 villages (LGD code 712). This directory lists 3 bank branches, 300 schools and 37 post offices here.

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

About Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti

The Pirawa (Sunel) (पिड़ावा (सुनेल)) 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 712.

There are 45 gram panchayats and 217 villages in Pirawa (Sunel) block, which puts it at number 1 of 8 blocks in Jhalawar by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Pirawa, Sunel and Raipur tehsils.

As the crow flies, Pirawa (Sunel) is about 39 km south of Jhalawar headquarters.

Villages in this block vote in the Jhalrapatan assembly constituency.

Pirawa (Sunel) at a glance

NamePirawa (Sunel) / पिड़ावा (सुनेल)
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code712
DistrictJhalawar
DivisionKota Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats45
Villages217
Coordinates24.2648° N, 76.0306° E
Schools300
Bank Branches3
Post Offices37

Map of Pirawa (Sunel)

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

Pirawa (Sunel) Block Gram Panchayat List

Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti has 45 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Ausav–09007717
Banor–439274
Boliya Bujurg–239275
Chachhlao–539276
Dabla Bhoj–339277
Danta–639278
Deewal Khera–339279
Dhabla Kheenchi–539280
Dharoniya–339281
Dola–439282
Dubaliya–539283
Fatehgarh–439284
Gadiya–639285
Gelani–539286
Govindpuraगोविन्दपुरा939287
Harnawada Gaja–639288
Hemraहेमरा439289
Himmatgarh–739290
Kadodiya–339291
Kali Talai–939292
Kanwari–939293
Khairana–739294
Kharpa Kalan–539295
Kotri–839296
Lalganv–09007741
Mageespur–539297
Mathaniya–439298
Naulai–739299
Odiya Kheri–839300
Raipurरायपुर239302
Ramay Dalpat–539303
Rampuriya–539304
Salotiya–739305
Salri–539306
Samariya–539307
Samli Kham–439308
Sangariya–239309
Sar Kheri–639310
Semlaसैमला439311
Sherpurशेरपुर739312
Sirpoi–439313
Soyla–739314
Sunel–139315
Sunwas–439316
Unhel–339317

Population of Pirawa (Sunel)

We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jhalawar district, which Pirawa (Sunel) 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 Pirawa (Sunel) 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 Pirawa (Sunel) 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.

Pirawa (Sunel) Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Pirawa (Sunel) 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 Pirawa (Sunel) 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.

Pirawa (Sunel) Pradhan and MLAs

No.Assembly ConstituencyMLA (party)Lok Sabha Constituency
198JhalrapatanVasundhara Raje (Bharatiya Janata Party)Jhalawar-Baran

How Pirawa (Sunel) 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
52.0/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Pirawa (Sunel) averages 52.0 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 7th of 8 in Jhalawar, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 43 scored panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods58.8
Healthy panchayat57.7
Child-friendly panchayat49.0
Water-sufficient panchayat52.3
Clean and green panchayat52.9
Self-sufficient infrastructure52.1
Socially just and secured59.7
Good governance50.4
Women-friendly panchayat43.7

Pirawa (Sunel) does best on “Socially just and secured” (59.7) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (43.7). That 16-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Pirawa (Sunel)

Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti has 300 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 Pirawa (Sunel)

On record in Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti: 3 Bank Branches and 37 Post Offices.

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

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

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools300View list
🏦 Bank Branches3View list
📮 Post Offices37View list

How to reach Pirawa (Sunel)

Bhawani Mandi station (27 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Pirawa (Sunel).

The nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, about 172 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jhalawar headquartersDistrict39 kmsouth
Bhawani Mandi (BWM)Railway Station27 kmnorth-west
Dhuankheri (DKRA)Railway Station30 kmnorth-west
Kurlas (KRLS)Railway Station32 kmwest
Raja Bhoj International AirportAirport172 kmsouth-east
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International AirportAirport173 kmsouth

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

How far Pirawa (Sunel) 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
12 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
27 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Pirawa (Sunel) is 12 km from the nearest bank branch (farther than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Pirawa (Sunel) is 27 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Pirawa (Sunel) are, on average, 2.5 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Pirawa (Sunel)

These are the nearest Panchayat Samitis to Pirawa (Sunel) (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
Bhawani MandiJhalawar18 kmnorth-west
BakaniJhalawar27 kmeast
JhalrapatanJhalawar33 kmnorth-east
KhairabadKota41 kmnorth
DagJhalawar45 kmsouth-west
AkleraJhalawar51 kmeast

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 Pirawa (Sunel) 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, Pirawa (Sunel) 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 Pirawa (Sunel) 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 Pirawa (Sunel)

Households in Pirawa (Sunel) 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 Pirawa (Sunel)

Elevation
373 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
835 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) lie at an average of about 373 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Pirawa (Sunel) gets roughly 830 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 35 m.

Land cover around Pirawa (Sunel)

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 77%
  • Tree cover 5.7%
  • Built-up land 2.0%
  • Water and wetland 1.1%
  • Grass and scrub 14%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.1%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Pirawa (Sunel)'s villages is about 77% cropland, 6% tree cover and 2% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti in?

Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti is in Jhalawar district (Kota Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

There are 45 gram panchayats in Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti has 217 revenue villages.

Where is the Pirawa (Sunel) block office and what does it do?

The Pirawa (Sunel) 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 constituency does Pirawa (Sunel) come under?

Pirawa (Sunel) comes under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

Who is the MLA of Pirawa (Sunel)?

The MLA for Jhalrapatan is Vasundhara Raje (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,38,831 votes (59.5%) and won by 53,193 votes.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pirawa (Sunel) in?

Pirawa (Sunel) is in the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Pirawa (Sunel)?

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 Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?

Govindpura has the most villages (9).

How do the panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?

The gram panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) average 52.0 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

How many banks and post offices are there in Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

We list 3 bank branches and 37 post offices in Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti from Jhalawar district headquarters?

The centre of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti is about 39 km south of Jhalawar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti is Bhawani Mandi (BWM), about 27 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhuankheri (DKRA), 30 km; Kurlas (KRLS), 32 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 172 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 173 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti: Bhawani Mandi (18 km), Bakani (27 km), Jhalrapatan (33 km), Khairabad (41 km) and Dag (45 km).

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

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

What is the altitude of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti above sea level?

The gram panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 373 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

How much rainfall does Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti get, and how hot does it get?

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti get about 830 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 Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti?

Around the gram panchayats of Pirawa (Sunel) Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 77% cropland, 6% tree cover, 2% 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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