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Sunel is a tehsil in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, with 14 gram panchayats and 62 villages (LGD code 6667).
About Sunel Tehsil
Sunel (सुनेल) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Jhalawar district in Rajasthan. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 6667.
Sunel tehsil has 62 revenue villages in 14 gram panchayats, which belong to the Pirawa (Sunel) development block.
Sunel at a glance
| Name | Sunel / सुनेल |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 6667 |
| District | Jhalawar |
| Division | Kota Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 14 |
| Villages | 62 |
| Coordinates | 24.3322° N, 75.9861° E |
Sunel Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Sunel Tehsil has 14 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Panchayat Samiti | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boliya Bujurg | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 2 | 39275 |
| Chachhlao | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 5 | 39276 |
| Dhabla Kheenchi | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 5 | 39280 |
| Gadiya | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 6 | 39285 |
| Hemra | हेमरा | Pirawa (Sunel) | 4 | 39289 |
| Kanwari | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 9 | 39293 |
| Mageespur | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 5 | 39297 |
| Salotiya | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 7 | 39305 |
| Samariya | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 5 | 39307 |
| Sangariya | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 2 | 39309 |
| Semla | सैमला | Pirawa (Sunel) | 4 | 39311 |
| Sirpoi | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 4 | 39313 |
| Sunel | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 1 | 39315 |
| Unhel | – | Pirawa (Sunel) | 3 | 39317 |
Population of Sunel
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jhalawar district, which Sunel is part of:
| Rural population | 11,81,838 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 2,37,702 |
| Rural literacy rate | 57.6% |
| Rural sex ratio | 949 |
| Rural SC population share | 17.4% |
| Rural work participation | 51.8% |
Administration
In Sunel Tehsil, the Tehsildar runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) and the Patwari keep land records at village level.
Places near Sunel
These are the nearest Tehsils to Sunel (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pachpahar | Jhalawar | 12 km | west |
| Raipur | Jhalawar | 14 km | east |
| Pirawa | Jhalawar | 20 km | south |
| Jhalrapatan | Jhalawar | 26 km | north-east |
| Bakani | Jhalawar | 30 km | east |
| Ramganj Mandi | Kota | 34 km | north |
Other Tehsils in Jhalawar
Citizen services: how to get things done
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 Sunel 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.
Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)
- On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Jhalawar, Tehsil Sunel and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
- You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar.
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 the block office. 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.
Sunel Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Sunel Tehsil in?
Sunel Tehsil is in Jhalawar district (Kota Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Sunel Tehsil?
There are 14 gram panchayats in Sunel Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Sunel Tehsil?
Sunel Tehsil has 62 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Sunel Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar heads Sunel tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Patwari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Sunel Tehsil?
All the gram panchayats of Sunel Tehsil are in one Panchayat Samiti: Pirawa (Sunel).
Which assembly constituency does Sunel come under?
Sunel comes under the Jhalrapatan Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of 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 Sunel in?
Sunel is in the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of 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.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)) of Sunel Tehsil?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Jhalawar and Tehsil Sunel, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a e-Mitra kiosk or the Sunel Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case in Sunel Tehsil?
Namantaran (mutation) cases from Sunel Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Sunel Tehsil?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Sunel Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Sunel Tehsil from Jhalawar district headquarters?
The centre of Sunel Tehsil is about 34 km south-west of Jhalawar district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Sunel Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Sunel Tehsil is Bhawani Mandi (BWM), about 19 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Dhuankheri (DKRA), 21 km; Jhalawar Road (JHW), 24 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Sunel Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Sunel Tehsil is Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO), about 180 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport (IDR), about 180 km away.
Which tehsils are near Sunel Tehsil?
Neighbouring tehsils of Sunel Tehsil: Pachpahar (12 km), Raipur (14 km), Pirawa (20 km), Jhalrapatan (26 km) and Bakani (30 km).
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.
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