# Tena Gram Panchayat, Shergarh, Jodhpur: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN Code

> Tena is a gram panchayat in Shergarh block of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan (LGD code 39954, PIN code 342022).
> It has 9 villages: Chain Singh Nagar, Gosai Nagar, Hemsingh Nagar, Kelansar, Mekamgarh and others.
> It is in Shergarh assembly constituency (MLA: Babu Singh Rathor, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat).
> It is about 69 km west of Jodhpur district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Khed Temple Halt (59 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/rajasthan/jodhpur/shergarh/tena/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Tena
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 39954
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Shergarh
- **Tehsil:** Shergarh
- **District:** Jodhpur
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 9
- **Assembly Constituency:** Shergarh
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Jodhpur
- **MLA:** Babu Singh Rathor (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 342022, 342309
- **Coordinates:** 26.3742° N, 72.3339° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 10
- **Post Offices:** 1

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Babu Singh Rathor (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/babu-singh-rathor-mla-shergarh/
- **MP:** Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/gajendra-singh-shekhawat-mp-jodhpur/

## Villages
- Chain Singh Nagar (चैन सिंह नगर)
- Gosai Nagar (गोसांई नगर)
- Hemsingh Nagar (हेमसिंह नगर)
- Kelansar (केलणसर)
- Mekamgarh (मेकमगढ)
- Premnagar (प्रेमनगर)
- Shaitangarh (शैतानगढ)
- Tena
- Udai Nagar (उदयनगर)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Tena Gram Panchayat?
Tena Gram Panchayat is in Shergarh block of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, and comes under Shergarh tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Tena Gram Panchayat?
We haven't verified the Sarpanch's name yet. Check the State Election Commission results or the panchayat's profile on eGramSwaraj, or just ask at the Shergarh block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### When was the Gram Panchayat election held in Tena?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Tena was held on 24 October 2026, in phase 1 of the panchayat election, and the votes were counted the same day. We'll add the result here once the State Election Commission publishes it.

### How many villages are there in Tena Gram Panchayat?
Tena Gram Panchayat has 9 revenue villages: Chain Singh Nagar, Gosai Nagar, Hemsingh Nagar, Kelansar, Mekamgarh, Premnagar, Shaitangarh, Tena and Udai Nagar.

### Which assembly constituency does Tena come under?
Tena comes under the Shergarh Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Tena?
The MLA for Shergarh is Babu Singh Rathor (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,02,868 votes (49.7%) and won by 25,044 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tena in?
Tena is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Tena?
The Member of Parliament for Jodhpur is Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,30,056 votes (52.8%) and won by 1,15,677 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Tena Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Tena Gram Panchayat is 39954. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Tena?
Addresses in Tena usually carry one of these PIN codes: 342022, 342309. The nearest post office is Tena (PIN 342028), about 1.3 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Tena?
The DIGIPIN for Tena is J77-58M-K423. It marks the centre of the panchayat on the map, not any particular house or office. DIGIPIN is India Post's 10-character digital address code.

### How far is Tena from Jodhpur?
Tena is about 69 km west of Jodhpur district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Shergarh block, it is about 3.9 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Tena?
The nearest railway station to Tena is Khed Temple Halt (KHTX), about 59 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Tivari (TIW), 59 km; Tilwara (TWL), 59 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Tena?
The nearest airport to Tena is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 73 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 157 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Tena, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Tena is Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank, The Jodhpur Central Coop Bank Ltd (IFSC RSCB0026012), roughly 12 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Shergarh (IFSC SBIN0031207) and UCO Bank, Jhanwar (IFSC UCBA0001087). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Tena?
There are 10 schools on record in Tena: Gaups Ravaniiya KA Bera, Ggups Tena, GPS Sutharo KI Dhani, Gups Chainsingh KI Gadi, Jai Bhawani Bal Vidhya Mandir SR. Sec. SCH. Tena, Rajguru Vidya Mandir School, Satya Bharti School Tena, Shaheed Shri Bherusingh Govt. Senior Secondary School Tena and 2 more.

### Which gram panchayats are near Tena?
The closest gram panchayats to Tena, as the crow flies, are Chaba (3.1 km), Suwaliya (3.1 km), Khirja Asha (4.0 km), Khirja Tibna (4.4 km) and Naharsinghnagar (4.6 km).

### How can I complain about work in Tena Gram Panchayat?
Start by raising it at the Gram Sabha meeting. If that doesn't work, give a written complaint to the Vikas Adhikari (BDO), Panchayat Samiti at Shergarh block, or file it on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. Keep the receipt or complaint number safe. You can check what the panchayat has spent on egramswaraj.gov.in.

### Where can residents of Tena get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Jodhpur and Tehsil Shergarh, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Shergarh Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Tena?
In Tena, the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) registers births and deaths. Report a birth or death in the village to them within 21 days, with Aadhaar and proof; after that the paperwork gets longer. You can then download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in.

### How do I apply for an income, caste or domicile certificate in Tena?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Tena, the Patwari of Shergarh tehsil checks the application and the Tehsildar issues the certificate. Keep the application number; you'll need it to track the status.

### How do I apply for a ration card or pension in Tena?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Shergarh block officials check rural applications. 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) of Shergarh verifies it. The pension goes straight into your bank account, so make sure the account is linked to Aadhaar.

### How can I check the MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card list or PM Awas (Gramin) list of Tena?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Jodhpur, block Shergarh and panchayat Tena to see job cards, work done and wage payments. The PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) list works the same way on pmayg.dord.gov.in. New names get added through the Gram Sabha and the Shergarh block office. MGNREGA became VB-G RAM G on 1 July 2026, and e-KYC'd job cards stay valid until the new cards are issued.

### When does the Gram Sabha of Tena meet?
The Gram Sabha of Tena must meet at least twice a year, once in the first and once in the last quarter of the financial year, and the Sarpanch calls the meeting. Every adult voter in the panchayat's villages is a member, so you can go and have your say. The meeting reviews the panchayat's accounts and approves the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) and beneficiary lists.

### How do I check my name in the voter list of Tena?
The State Election Commission, Rajasthan (sec.rajasthan.gov.in) publishes the ward-wise voter list for panchayat elections, and you can also see it at the Shergarh block office. For assembly and Lok Sabha elections, search for your name on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app using the EPIC number on your voter ID card; Tena is in the Shergarh assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Tena Gram Panchayat?
Tena Gram Panchayat scored 59.3 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 13th of 15 panchayats in Shergarh panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Tena above sea level?
Tena is about 244 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 34 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Tena get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Tena gets about 330 mm of rain a year, 87% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, 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 Tena?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Tena, the land is 22% cropland and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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