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Babaai Panchayat Samiti

Rajasthan › Jhunjhunu

Gram Panchayats
26
Villages
58
Bank Branches
3

Quick answer

Babaai is a development block in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, with 26 gram panchayats and 58 villages (LGD code 90405). This directory lists 3 bank branches and 21 post offices here.

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

About Babaai Panchayat Samiti

The Babaai development block is in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, part of the Jaipur 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 90405.

There are 26 gram panchayats and 58 villages in Babaai block, which puts it at number 9 of 14 blocks in Jhunjhunu by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Khetri and Gudhagorji tehsils.

Babaai is about 41 km south-east of Jhunjhunu headquarters as the crow flies.

Villages in this block vote in the Khetri, Udaipurwati and Jhunjhunu assembly constituencies.

Babaai at a glance

NameBabaai
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code90405
DistrictJhunjhunu
DivisionJaipur Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats26
Villages58
Coordinates27.9060° N, 75.7376° E
Bank Branches3
Post Offices21

Map of Babaai

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

Babaai Block Gram Panchayat List

Babaai Panchayat Samiti has 26 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Babaiबबई139459
Badalwas–09008143
Barau–339460
Besarda–3262609
Bhitera–19008146
Chinchdoli–09008147
Dalelpura–339465
Gadrata–439467
Gunineecha–19008150
Hardiyaहरदिया539469
Kali pahadi–09008152
Kalota–339471
Kankariya–239472
Madhogarhमाधौगढ़239475
Nangli Saledisingh–239481
Norangpura–239485
Papurana–239486
Ramkumarpura–5262637
Ramnagarरामनगर19008160
Rasoolpurरसूलपुर439488
Sanjay Nagar–10262639
Sephara Gunwar–139490
Shri Ashok Nagarश्री अशोक नगर19008164
Shri Krishannagar–19014559
Sihod–09008165
Vijay Nagarविजय नगर19008166

Population of Babaai

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

Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population16,47,966
Rural households3,00,801
Rural literacy rate73.4%
Rural sex ratio956
Rural SC population share17.3%
Rural work participation45.7%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

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

IndicatorJhunjhunu
Women who are literate74.4%
Women with 10+ years of schooling45.2%
Institutional births97.1%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated88.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted20.9%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic55.4%
Households using clean cooking fuel55.5%
Households with improved sanitation79.0%
Households with electricity99.0%
Households with health insurance86.1%
Households with improved drinking water98.4%

Work and livelihood

Most families in and around Babaai 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.

Babaai Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Babaai 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 Babaai 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.

Babaai Pradhan and MLAs

How Babaai 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
59.9/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Babaai averages 59.9 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 9th of 14 in Jhunjhunu, about the same as the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 16 scored panchayats of Babaai reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods63.0
Healthy panchayat63.1
Child-friendly panchayat57.3
Water-sufficient panchayat49.6
Clean and green panchayat57.0
Self-sufficient infrastructure51.8
Socially just and secured73.8
Good governance72.5
Women-friendly panchayat60.3

Babaai does best on “Socially just and secured” (73.8) and worst on “Water-sufficient panchayat” (49.6). That 24-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Banks (IFSC), post office (PIN) and CSC near Babaai

On record in Babaai Panchayat Samiti: 3 Bank Branches and 21 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank.

Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank3

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏦 Bank Branches3View list
📮 Post Offices21View list

How to reach Babaai

The nearest railway station to the centre of Babaai is Maonda, about 14 km away (NWR zone).

The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, about 121 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jhunjhunu headquartersDistrict41 kmsouth-east
Maonda (MADA)Railway Station14 kmsouth-east
Jhilo (JLLO)Railway Station16 kmeast
Nim Ka Thana (NMK)Railway Station19 kmsouth
Jaipur International AirportAirport121 kmsouth
Maharaja Agrasen International AirportAirport142 kmnorth

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

How far Babaai 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
8.6 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
12 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Babaai is 8.6 km from the nearest bank branch (a little closer than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). CalculatedRBI bank branch list

A typical gram panchayat in Babaai is 12 km from the nearest railway station. Gram panchayats in Babaai are, on average, 1.4 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Babaai

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

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
KhetriJhunjhunu17 kmnorth-east
UdaipurwatiJhunjhunu18 kmsouth-west
Gudha GaudjiJhunjhunu21 kmwest
Neem Ka ThanaSikar23 kmsouth
PatanSikar24 kmsouth-east
SinghanaJhunjhunu26 kmnorth

Other Panchayat Samitis in Jhunjhunu

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 Babaai 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, Babaai 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 Babaai 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 Babaai

Households in Babaai 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 Babaai

Elevation
405 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
484 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Babaai lie at an average of about 405 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Babaai gets roughly 480 mm of rain in an average year. The terrain is rolling, with about 104 m between the highest and lowest ground within 2 km.

Land cover around Babaai

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 63%
  • Tree cover 2.1%
  • Built-up land 3.3%
  • Grass and scrub 31%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.6%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Babaai's villages is about 63% cropland, 2% tree cover and 3% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Babaai Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Babaai Panchayat Samiti in?

Babaai Panchayat Samiti is in Jhunjhunu district (Jaipur Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

There are 26 gram panchayats in Babaai Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

Babaai Panchayat Samiti has 58 revenue villages.

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

The Babaai block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Jhunjhunu 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 Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

Babaai Panchayat Samiti is spread over 3 assembly constituencies: Jhunjhunu, Udaipurwati and Khetri.

Who are the MLAs of Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Babaai in?

Babaai is in the Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Babaai?

The Member of Parliament for Jhunjhunu is Brijendra Singh Ola (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,53,168 votes (49.4%) and won by 18,235 votes.

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

Sanjay Nagar has the most villages (10).

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

The gram panchayats of Babaai average 59.9 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, about the same as the Rajasthan average of 59.0.

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

We list 3 bank branches and 21 post offices in Babaai Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Babaai Panchayat Samiti from Jhunjhunu district headquarters?

The centre of Babaai Panchayat Samiti is about 41 km south-east of Jhunjhunu district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Babaai Panchayat Samiti is Maonda (MADA), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Jhilo (JLLO), 16 km; Nim Ka Thana (NMK), 19 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Babaai Panchayat Samiti is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 121 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS), about 142 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Babaai Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Babaai Panchayat Samiti: Khetri (17 km), Udaipurwati (18 km), Gudha Gaudji (21 km), Neem Ka Thana (23 km) and Patan (24 km).

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

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

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

The gram panchayats of Babaai Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 405 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Babaai Panchayat Samiti get about 480 mm of rain a year, 81% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

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

Around the gram panchayats of Babaai Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 63% cropland, 2% tree cover and 3% built-up land, 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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