# Khooda Gram Panchayat, Sri Mahaveer Ji, Karauli: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN

> Khooda is a gram panchayat in Sri Mahaveer Ji block of Karauli district, Rajasthan (LGD code 40028, PIN code 322242).
> It has 6 villages: Banswari, Birhati, Keshpura, Khanpura, Khooda and others.
> It is in Karauli assembly constituency (MLA: Darshan Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Bhajan Lal Jatav).
> It is about 31 km north-east of Karauli district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Sirmuttra (14 km).

Source page: https://zoloth.com/rajasthan/karauli/sri-mahaveer-ji/khooda/  
Updated 18 October 2026 · Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

## Key facts
- **Name:** Khooda
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 40028
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Sri Mahaveer Ji
- **Tehsil:** Masalpur
- **District:** Karauli
- **Division:** Bharatpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 6
- **Assembly Constituency:** Karauli
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Karauli-Dholpur
- **MLA:** Darshan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Bhajan Lal Jatav (Indian National Congress)
- **PIN code:** 322242, 322241
- **Coordinates:** 26.6239° N, 77.2940° E (approximate)

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Darshan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/darshan-singh-mla-karauli/
- **MP:** Bhajan Lal Jatav (Indian National Congress), https://zoloth.com/leaders/bhajan-lal-jatav-mp-karauli-dholpur/

## Villages
- Banswari
- Birhati
- Keshpura
- Khanpura (खनपुरा)
- Khooda
- Mardai Khurd

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Khooda Gram Panchayat?
Khooda Gram Panchayat is in Sri Mahaveer Ji block of Karauli district, Rajasthan, and comes under Masalpur tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Khooda 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 Sri Mahaveer Ji 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 Khooda?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Khooda was held on 5 November 2026, in phase 3 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 Khooda Gram Panchayat?
Khooda Gram Panchayat has 6 revenue villages: Banswari, Birhati, Keshpura, Khanpura, Khooda and Mardai Khurd.

### Which assembly constituency does Khooda come under?
Khooda comes under the Karauli Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Khooda?
The MLA for Karauli is Darshan Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 89,666 votes (46.0%) and won by 2,183 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Khooda in?
Khooda is in the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Khooda?
The Member of Parliament for Karauli-Dholpur is Bhajan Lal Jatav (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 5,30,011 votes (53.6%) and won by 98,945 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Khooda Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Khooda Gram Panchayat is 40028. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Khooda?
Addresses in Khooda usually carry one of these PIN codes: 322242, 322241. The nearest post office is Masalpur (PIN 322242), about 6.2 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Khooda?
The DIGIPIN for Khooda is 32J-9JM-CTKP. 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 Khooda from Karauli?
Khooda is about 31 km north-east of Karauli district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Sri Mahaveer Ji block, it is about 31 km east.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Khooda?
The nearest railway station to Khooda is Sirmuttra (SRMT), about 14 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Barauli (BRLI), 15 km; Ranpura (RNB), 16 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Khooda?
The nearest airport to Khooda is Agra Airport / Agra Air Force Station (AGR), about 89 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Gwalior Airport (GWL), about 100 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Khooda, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Khooda is Bank of Baroda, Sarmathura, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0SARMAT), roughly 16 km away. Other branches nearby: State Bank of India, Sarmathura (IFSC SBIN0032049) and Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank, Jarga (IFSC RMGB0001361). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which gram panchayats are near Khooda?
The closest gram panchayats to Khooda, as the crow flies, are Khundari (2.3 km), Rundhpura (4.8 km), Piprani (5.7 km), Masalpur (6.2 km) and Bhavli (8.3 km).

### How can I complain about work in Khooda 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 Sri Mahaveer Ji 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 Khooda get land records (Jamabandi (Nakal))?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Karauli and Tehsil Masalpur, then your village, to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a Common Service Centre or the Masalpur Tehsil office.

### How do I get a birth or death certificate in Khooda?
In Khooda, 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 Khooda?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. For Khooda, the Patwari of Masalpur 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 Khooda?
For a ration card, apply on Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rajasthan (food.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an e-Mitra kiosk; Sri Mahaveer Ji 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 Sri Mahaveer Ji 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 Khooda?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, then district Karauli, block Sri Mahaveer Ji and panchayat Khooda 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 Sri Mahaveer Ji 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 Khooda meet?
The Gram Sabha of Khooda 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 Khooda?
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 Sri Mahaveer Ji 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; Khooda is in the Karauli assembly constituency.

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Khooda Gram Panchayat?
Khooda Gram Panchayat scored 64.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 5th of 18 panchayats in Sri Mahaveer Ji panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Khooda above sea level?
Khooda is about 246 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The terrain is uneven, rising and falling by about 44 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Khooda get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Khooda gets about 600 mm of rain a year, 85% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 49°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 0°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Khooda?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Khooda, the land is 34% cropland, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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