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Dechu is a development block in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, with 22 gram panchayats and 57 villages (LGD code 6832). This directory lists 9 schools and 7 post offices here.
About Dechu Panchayat Samiti
The Dechu (देचू) development block is in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, part of the Jodhpur 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 6832.
There are 22 gram panchayats and 57 villages in Dechu block, which puts it at number 8 of 9 blocks in Phalodi by panchayat count. For land and revenue work, villagers go to Dechoo and Aau tehsils.
From Phalodi headquarters, Dechu is about 35 km away to the south-west (straight-line distance).
Villages in this block vote in the Lohawat assembly constituency.
Dechu at a glance
| Name | Dechu / देचू |
|---|---|
| Type | Panchayat Samiti |
| LGD code | 6832 |
| District | Phalodi |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 22 |
| Villages | 57 |
| Coordinates | 26.8644° N, 72.2627° E |
| Schools | 9 |
| Post Offices | 7 |
Map of Dechu
Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Dechu Block Gram Panchayat List
Dechu Panchayat Samiti has 22 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
| Gram Panchayat | Name in Hindi | Villages | LGD code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandsama | – | 2 | 39927 |
| Dechu | – | 3 | 39931 |
| Dhaneshwarnagar Purohitan | – | 1 | 9014088 |
| Fatehgarh | – | 3 | 262350 |
| Gumanpura | गुमानपुरा | 5 | 39935 |
| Kheda Bagodiya | – | 0 | 9014091 |
| Koloopabuji | – | 3 | 39905 |
| Kolu Nimbayat | कोलू निम्बायत | 2 | 294820 |
| Kolu Rathora | – | 2 | 262744 |
| Krishnanagar | – | 1 | 9014095 |
| Kushlawa | – | 5 | 39906 |
| Lalpura | लालपुरा | 9 | 294814 |
| Lalsar | – | 1 | 9014097 |
| Lalsingh Nagar | लालसिंह नगर | 1 | 9014098 |
| Madla Khurd | मण्डला खुर्द | 2 | 294819 |
| Mandlakalan | – | 3 | 39911 |
| Ram Nagar | रामनगर | 1 | 294818 |
| Ramkishnani va Sukhaniyo Ki Dhani | – | 0 | 9014604 |
| Ranjeetgarh | – | 1 | 9014102 |
| Sagra | सागरा | 6 | 262355 |
| Shivpura | शिवपुरा | 5 | 294813 |
| Sodho Ka Mandala | – | 1 | 9014105 |
Work and livelihood
Most families in and around Dechu 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.
Dechu Block office: BDO and contacts
The Vikas Adhikari (BDO) heads the Dechu 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 Dechu 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.
Dechu Pradhan and MLAs
| No. | Assembly Constituency | MLA (party) | Lok Sabha Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | Lohawat | Gajendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party) | Jodhpur |
How Dechu 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
- 56.2/1002023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Across its panchayats, Dechu averages 56.2 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, 4th of 7 in Phalodi, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
None of the 14 scored panchayats of Dechu reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24.
Scores on the nine development themes
Dechu does best on “Good governance” (69.8) and worst on “Women-friendly panchayat” (50.8). That 19-point gap shows where the next Gram Panchayat Development Plan could focus. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)
Schools in and near Dechu
Dechu Panchayat Samiti has 9 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 Dechu
On record in Dechu Panchayat Samiti: 7 Post Offices.
Facilities at a glance
How to reach Dechu
Marwar Khara station (25 km) is the closest railway station to the middle of Dechu (NWR zone).
The nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, about 104 km away.
| Place | Type | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalodi headquarters | District | 35 km | south-west |
| Marwar Khara (MKHR) | Railway Station | 25 km | north-west |
| Marwar Birthi (MBT) | Railway Station | 26 km | north |
| Shaitan Singh Nagar (STSN) | Railway Station | 29 km | north-east |
| Jodhpur Airport | Airport | 104 km | south-east |
| Jaisalmer Airport | Airport | 139 km | west |
Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.
Places near Dechu
These are the nearest Panchayat Samitis to Dechu (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Panchayat Samiti | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peelwa | Phalodi | 23 km | east |
| Setrava | Phalodi | 24 km | south |
| Phalodi | Phalodi | 27 km | north |
| Chamu | Jodhpur | 28 km | south-east |
| Lohawat | Phalodi | 36 km | north-east |
| Chaba | Jodhpur | 38 km | south |
Other Panchayat Samitis in Phalodi
Citizen services: how to get things done
MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job card and work
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- In villages, the Dechu Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.
Ration card
- 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.
- In villages, Dechu block officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
- 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)
- 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.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at Dechu 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 Dechu
Households in Dechu 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 apply | Houseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | At 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 apply | Any adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Farmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | SECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+ |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Rural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Free household tap connection |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All rural households |
| Where to apply | the panchayat secretary |
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)
Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.
| Benefit | Free LPG connection, first refill and stove |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Adult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection |
| Where to apply | online 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 apply | Pregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees) |
| Where to apply | the 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.
| Benefit | Zero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Any Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Crop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh) |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Owner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Pregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility |
| Where to apply | the 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).
| Benefit | Compensation for notified crop losses |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | All farmers growing notified crops in notified areas |
| Where to apply | your 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 apply | Bank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident) |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Revolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Women from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families |
| Where to apply | the block office |
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Dechu Panchayat Samiti: frequently asked questions
Which district is Dechu Panchayat Samiti in?
Dechu Panchayat Samiti is in Phalodi district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
There are 22 gram panchayats in Dechu Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages are there in Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
Dechu Panchayat Samiti has 57 revenue villages.
Where is the Dechu block office and what does it do?
The Dechu block office (Khand Vikas Karyalaya) is at the block headquarters in Phalodi 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 constituency does Dechu come under?
Dechu comes under the Lohawat Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Dechu?
The MLA for Lohawat is Gajendra Singh (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 81,415 votes (39.1%) and won by 10,549 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Dechu in?
Dechu is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Dechu?
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.
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Which gram panchayat in Dechu Panchayat Samiti has the most villages?
Lalpura has the most villages (9).
How do the panchayats of Dechu perform in the Panchayat Advancement Index?
The gram panchayats of Dechu average 56.2 out of 100 in PAI 2023-24, slightly behind the Rajasthan average of 59.0.
How many banks and post offices are there in Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
We list 7 post offices in Dechu Panchayat Samiti.
How far is Dechu Panchayat Samiti from Phalodi district headquarters?
The centre of Dechu Panchayat Samiti is about 35 km south-west of Phalodi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Dechu Panchayat Samiti is Marwar Khara (MKHR), about 25 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Marwar Birthi (MBT), 26 km; Shaitan Singh Nagar (STSN), 29 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
The nearest airport to the centre of Dechu Panchayat Samiti is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 104 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 139 km away.
Which panchayat samitis are near Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
How can I check MGNREGA (now VB-G RAM G) job cards or the PM Awas (Gramin) list for Dechu Panchayat Samiti?
On nrega.nic.in, pick the state, district Phalodi and block Dechu, 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 Dechu 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 Dechu 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 Dechu 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 Dechu 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 Dechu Panchayat Samiti and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
- Assembly constituency boundaries (post-2008 delimitation), datameet/maps, CC BY 2.5 IN
- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
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- Zoloth curated tables (divisions, ODOP, schemes), CC BY 4.0
- Calculated by Zoloth from the sources cited alongside, CC BY 4.0
- DIGIPIN national addressing grid, computed from the panchayat's reference point, Open algorithm
- SRTM 1-arc-second elevation (AWS Terrain Tiles, Skadi), Public domain (SRTM); see terrain-tiles attribution (as of 2026-10-17)
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Data last refreshed: October 18, 2026
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