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Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti

Rajasthan › Jodhpur

Gram Panchayats
21
Villages
34
Bank Branches
16
Schools
91

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Salwakhurd is a development block in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, with 21 gram panchayats and 34 villages (LGD code 90412). This directory lists 16 bank branches, 91 schools and 13 post offices here.

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

About Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti

Salwakhurd is a development block in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, part of the Jodhpur Division. It’s the middle tier of Panchayati Raj: the elected Panchayat Samiti is headed by the Pradhan (Panchayat Samiti), and the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) runs the block office. LGD code: 90412.

Salwakhurd block has 21 gram panchayats covering 34 revenue villages. By number of panchayats it ranks 20 of the 23 blocks in Jodhpur district. Its villages come under Pipar Shahar and Bhopalgarh tehsils.

From Jodhpur headquarters, Salwakhurd is about 55 km away to the north-east (straight-line distance).

In Vidhan Sabha elections, the block is part of Bhopalgarh and Bilara.

Salwakhurd at a glance

NameSalwakhurd
TypePanchayat Samiti
LGD code90412
DistrictJodhpur
DivisionJodhpur Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats21
Villages34
Coordinates26.4743° N, 73.5204° E
Schools91
Bank Branches16
Post Offices13

Map of Salwakhurd

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

Salwakhurd Block Gram Panchayat List

Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti has 21 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.

Gram PanchayatName in HindiVillagesLGD code
Bada Kalan–09008814
Bhundana–139677
Budkiya–19008816
Chaukdikhurd–09008817
Chaukri Kalan–239680
Ghodavat–19008819
Khangata–139686
Khedi Kalaखेडी कला19008822
Kheri Salwa–339688
Khwaspura–339689
Kood–09014595
Kosana–339691
Malar–239693
Nandiya Prabhawatiनांदिया प्रभावती2294654
Palri Sidha–339699
Ramdawas Kalan–439701
Salwakhurd–239706
Satheen–139707
Shekhnagarशेखनगर1294560
Siyara–2262255
Tigraतिगरा19008832

Work and livelihood

As in most of rural Rajasthan, people around Salwakhurd live mainly off farming (wheat, mustard, gram and barley in the Rabi season, bajra, guar, moong, moth or groundnut in the Kharif season, depending on the area), along with dairy and job guarantee wage work. Since July 2026 that’s VB-G RAM G, which replaced MGNREGA: a household with a job card from the gram panchayat can get at least 125 days of paid work a year. Farmers can sign up for PM-KISAN and a Kisan Credit Card through the block agriculture office or a Common Service Centre.

Salwakhurd Block office: BDO and contacts

The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Salwakhurd 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 Salwakhurd 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.

Salwakhurd Pradhan and MLAs

How Salwakhurd 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
61.8/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Across its panchayats, Salwakhurd averages 61.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 7th of 11 in Jodhpur, slightly ahead of the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

None of the 14 scored panchayats of Salwakhurd reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.

Scores on the nine development themes

Poverty-free and enhanced livelihoods67.0
Healthy panchayat65.2
Child-friendly panchayat55.0
Water-sufficient panchayat56.9
Clean and green panchayat52.6
Self-sufficient infrastructure58.0
Socially just and secured73.6
Good governance74.7
Women-friendly panchayat62.7

Salwakhurd does best on “Good governance” (74.7) and worst on “Clean and green panchayat” (52.6). That 22-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

Schools in and near Salwakhurd

Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti has 91 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 Salwakhurd

On record in Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti: 16 Bank Branches and 13 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: UCO Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India.

UCO Bank4
ICICI Bank4
State Bank of India3
Bank of Baroda1
Canara Bank1
Union Bank of India1
Bank of India1
Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank1

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools91View list
🏦 Bank Branches16View list
📮 Post Offices13View list
🚉 Railway Stations4View list

How to reach Salwakhurd

Sathin Road station (2.0 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Salwakhurd.

The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, about 53 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Jodhpur headquartersDistrict55 kmnorth-east
Sathin Road (SWF)Railway Station2.0 kmnorth-west
Pipar Road Jn (PPR)Railway Station7.5 kmwest
Umed (UMED)Railway Station12 kmnorth-east
Jodhpur AirportAirport53 kmsouth-west
Kishangarh Airport AjmerAirport129 kmeast

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

How far Salwakhurd 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
7.4 kmCalculatedRBI bank branch list
Nearest railway station
6.3 kmCalculatedDataMeet railways

A typical gram panchayat in Salwakhurd is 6.3 km from the nearest railway station. CalculatedDataMeet railways

On average, a gram panchayat in Salwakhurd is 7.4 km from the nearest bank branch (closer than the Rajasthan average of 9.5 km). Gram panchayats in Salwakhurd are, on average, 4.7 km from the nearest post office.

Places near Salwakhurd

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

Panchayat SamitiDistrictDistanceDirection
Peepad SaharJodhpur11 kmsouth-east
BhopalgarhJodhpur17 kmnorth-west
KapardaJodhpur31 kmsouth-west
BilaraJodhpur31 kmsouth-east
AasopJodhpur32 kmnorth
BawadiJodhpur33 kmnorth-west

Other Panchayat Samitis in Jodhpur

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 Salwakhurd 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, Salwakhurd 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 Salwakhurd 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 Salwakhurd

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Salwakhurd. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

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 Salwakhurd

Elevation
275 mCalculatedSRTM elevation model
Average annual rainfall
367 mm2001-2020CalculatedNASA POWER

The gram panchayats of Salwakhurd lie at an average of about 275 metres above sea level. CalculatedSRTM elevation model

Salwakhurd gets roughly 370 mm of rain in an average year. The surrounding land is gently undulating, with heights within 2 km varying by about 29 m.

Land cover around Salwakhurd

Land cover within about 2 km

  • Cropland 79%
  • Tree cover 0.2%
  • Built-up land 2.2%
  • Grass and scrub 18%
  • Bare or sparse land 0.2%

Averaged over its gram panchayats, the land around Salwakhurd's villages is about 79% cropland, 0% tree cover and 2% built-up (ESA WorldCover 2021). 2021CalculatedESA WorldCover 2021

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Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions

Which district is Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti in?

Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti is in Jodhpur district (Jodhpur Division).

How many gram panchayats are there in Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

There are 21 gram panchayats in Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages are there in Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti has 34 revenue villages.

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

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

Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti is spread over 2 assembly constituencies: Bhopalgarh and Bilara.

Who are the MLAs of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

The MLAs for Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti (2023 election) are Bhopalgarh: Geeta Barwar (Indian National Congress); Bilara: Arjun Lal Garg (Bharatiya Janata Party).

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Salwakhurd in?

Salwakhurd is in the Pali Lok Sabha constituency.

Who is the MP of Salwakhurd?

The Member of Parliament for Pali is P. P. Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,57,389 votes (55.9%) and won by 2,45,351 votes.

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

Ramdawas Kalan has the most villages (4).

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

The gram panchayats of Salwakhurd average 61.8 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 Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

We list 16 bank branches and 13 post offices in Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti.

How far is Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti from Jodhpur district headquarters?

The centre of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti is about 55 km north-east of Jodhpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.

Which is the nearest railway station to Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest railway station to the centre of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti is Sathin Road (SWF), about 2.0 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Pipar Road Jn (PPR), 7.5 km; Umed (UMED), 12 km.

Which is the nearest airport to Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

The nearest airport to the centre of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 53 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 129 km away.

Which panchayat samitis are near Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti?

Neighbouring panchayat samitis of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti: Peepad Sahar (11 km), Bhopalgarh (17 km), Kaparda (31 km), Bilara (31 km) and Aasop (32 km).

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

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

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

The gram panchayats of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti lie at an average of about 275 metres above sea level (SRTM terrain model).

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

On 2001-2020 averages, the gram panchayats of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti get about 370 mm of rain a year, 86% of it between June and September. The hottest days reach about 47°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 2°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

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

Around the gram panchayats of Salwakhurd Panchayat Samiti, the land is on average 79% cropland and 2% 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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