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Bap is a tehsil in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, with 57 gram panchayats and 243 villages (LGD code 6048).
About Bap Tehsil
Bap (बाप) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Phalodi district in Rajasthan. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 6048.
Bap tehsil has 243 revenue villages in 57 gram panchayats, which belong to the Bap development block.
Bap at a glance
| Name | Bap / बाप |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 6048 |
| District | Phalodi |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 57 |
| Villages | 243 |
| Coordinates | 27.3968° N, 72.1625° E |
Bap Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Bap Tehsil has 57 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Administration
In Bap Tehsil, the Tehsildar runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) and the Patwari keep land records at village level.
Places near Bap
These are the nearest Tehsils to Bap (straight-line distance). Handy for finding neighbouring villages, markets and offices:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalodi | Phalodi | 38 km | south-east |
| Lohawat | Phalodi | 61 km | south-east |
| Pokaran | Jaisalmer | 62 km | south-west |
| Dechoo | Phalodi | 62 km | south |
| Aau | Phalodi | 70 km | south-east |
| Bajju | Bikaner | 72 km | north |
Other Tehsils in Phalodi
Citizen services: how to get things done
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 Bap 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.
Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)
- On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Phalodi, Tehsil Bap and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
- You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar.
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 the block office. 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.
Bap Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Bap Tehsil in?
Bap Tehsil is in Phalodi district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Bap Tehsil?
There are 57 gram panchayats in Bap Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Bap Tehsil?
Bap Tehsil has 243 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Bap Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar heads Bap tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Patwari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Bap Tehsil?
All the gram panchayats of Bap Tehsil are in one Panchayat Samiti: Bap.
Which assembly constituencies cover Bap Tehsil?
Who are the MLAs of Bap Tehsil?
The MLAs for Bap Tehsil (2023 election) are Phalodi: Pabba Ram Bishnoi (Bharatiya Janata Party); Pokaran: Mahant Pratap Puri (Bharatiya Janata Party).
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Bap in?
Bap is in the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Bap?
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.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)) of Bap Tehsil?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Phalodi and Tehsil Bap, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a e-Mitra kiosk or the Bap Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case in Bap Tehsil?
Namantaran (mutation) cases from Bap Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Bap Tehsil?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Bap Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Bap Tehsil from Phalodi district headquarters?
The centre of Bap Tehsil is about 39 km north-west of Phalodi district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Bap Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Bap Tehsil is Bap (BAF), about 20 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Malhar (MAAR), 30 km; Marwar Birthi (MBT), 35 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Bap Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Bap Tehsil is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 140 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 155 km away.
Data sources and updates
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