# Dhani Gram Panchayat, Bali, Pali: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN Code

> Dhani is a gram panchayat in Bali block of Pali district, Rajasthan (LGD code 40809, PIN code 306116).
> It has 5 villages: Chamunderi Mertiyan, Dhani, Kagri, Karlai, Phalna (Rural).
> It is in Bali assembly constituency (MLA: Pushpendra Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party) and Pali Lok Sabha constituency (MP: P. P. Chaudhary).
> It is about 56 km south of Pali district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Khimel (4.4 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Dhani / ढाणी
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 40809
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Bali
- **Tehsil:** Bali
- **District:** Pali
- **Division:** Jodhpur Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 5
- **Assembly Constituency:** Bali
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Pali
- **MLA:** Pushpendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** P. P. Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **PIN code:** 306116
- **Coordinates:** 25.2633° N, 73.2938° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 4
- **Post Offices:** 1

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Pushpendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/pushpendra-singh-mla-bali/
- **MP:** P. P. Chaudhary (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/p-p-chaudhary-mp-pali/

## Villages
- Chamunderi Mertiyan
- Dhani (ढाणी)
- Kagri
- Karlai
- Phalna (Rural)

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Dhani Gram Panchayat?
Dhani Gram Panchayat is in Bali block of Pali district, Rajasthan, and comes under Bali tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Dhani 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 Bali 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 Dhani?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Dhani was held on 30 October 2026, in phase 2 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 Dhani Gram Panchayat?
Dhani Gram Panchayat has 5 revenue villages: Chamunderi Mertiyan, Dhani, Kagri, Karlai and Phalna (Rural).

### Which assembly constituency does Dhani come under?
Dhani comes under the Bali Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Dhani?
The MLA for Bali is Pushpendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,07,938 votes (48.6%) and won by 10,493 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dhani in?
Dhani is in the Pali Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Dhani?
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.

### What is the LGD code of Dhani Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Dhani Gram Panchayat is 40809. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Dhani?
The PIN code for Dhani is usually 306116. The nearest post office is Dhani (PIN 306116), about 0.9 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Dhani?
The DIGIPIN for Dhani is 3JM-495-CCKL. 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 Dhani from Pali?
Dhani is about 56 km south of Pali district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Bali block, it is about 23 km north.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Dhani?
The nearest railway station to Dhani is Khimel (KZQ), about 4.4 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Falna (FA), 6.7 km; Rani (RANI), 9.5 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Dhani?
The nearest airport to Dhani is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), about 94 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 113 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Dhani, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Dhani is Bank of Baroda, Falna, Pali, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0FALNAX), roughly 4.8 km away. Other branches nearby: HDFC Bank, Falna (IFSC HDFC0004329) and Indusind Bank, Falna (IFSC INDB0000929). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Dhani?
There are 4 schools on record in Dhani: G.SR.Sec.School Dhani, Mordern Public School Shri Sela, Sanskar Public School Dhani and Sarvoday UPS Dhani.

### Which gram panchayats are near Dhani?
The closest gram panchayats to Dhani, as the crow flies, are Khimel (5.3 km), Guralas (5.7 km), Bheetwara (6.1 km), Sela (7.2 km) and Mokampura (7.4 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Dhani Gram Panchayat?
Dhani Gram Panchayat scored 59.6 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 28th of 45 panchayats in Bali panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Dhani above sea level?
Dhani is about 290 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 23 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Dhani get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Dhani gets about 460 mm of rain a year, 92% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in May, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 4°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Dhani?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Dhani, the land is 55% cropland, 2% tree cover and 2% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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