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Sri Ganganagar District

श्रीगंगानगर · Rajasthan

Panchayat Samitis
11
Gram Panchayats
409
Population (2011)
19.69 lakh
Literacy rate
69.6%

Quick answer

Sri Ganganagar is a district in Bikaner Division, Rajasthan, with 11 blocks, 11 tehsils and 409 gram panchayats (LGD code 100). Its population was 19.69 lakh in the 2011 Census, with a literacy rate of 69.6%. The district elects 8 MLAs to the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha.

· Sources: LGD, Election Commission of India, Census 2011 and other open government data

About Sri Ganganagar District

Sri Ganganagar (श्रीगंगानगर) is a district in the Bikaner Division of Rajasthan, with its headquarters at Sri Ganganagar. Its villages are organised into 11 Panchayat Samitis and 409 gram panchayats, and its 11 tehsils handle land and revenue work. LGD district code: 100.

The district had 19.69 lakh people at the 2011 Census, spread over 7,984 km² (about 247 people per km²). Literacy was 69.6%, and there were 887 women for every 1,000 men.

The district sends 8 MLAs to the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha (Raisinghnagar, Sadulshahar, Anupgarh, Karanpur, Suratgarh, Pilibanga, Ganganagar and Bagru) and falls in the Ganganagar, Bikaner and Jaipur Lok Sabha constituencies.

Sri Ganganagar at a glance

NameSri Ganganagar / श्रीगंगानगर
TypeDistrict
LGD code100
DivisionBikaner Division
StateRajasthan
Gram Panchayats409
Villages3,101
Panchayat Samitis11
Tehsils11
Population (2011)19,69,168
Households3,87,511
Literacy rate69.6%
Sex ratio887
Area7,984.0 km²
HeadquartersSri Ganganagar
Coordinates29.9178° N, 73.8817° E
Census 2011 code99
WikidataQ1419696
Schools2,942
Bank Branches315
Post Offices387

Map of Sri Ganganagar

Points are approximate, based on State Election Commission polling-centre locations. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Sri Ganganagar District LGD code

LGD code
Census 2011 code

The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.

Sri Ganganagar District Block List

Sri Ganganagar district has 11 Panchayat Samitis. Each block page lists its gram panchayats, explains what the block office does and sums up local facilities.

Panchayat SamitiName in HindiGram PanchayatsVillages
Anupgarhअनूपगढ़45418Gram Panchayat list
Gharsanaघड़साना44456Gram Panchayat list
Karanpurकरनपुर36251Gram Panchayat list
Padampurपदमपुर36242Gram Panchayat list
Raisinghnagarरायसिंहनगर55403Gram Panchayat list
Rajiyasarराजियासर27175Gram Panchayat list
Sadulshaharसादुलशहर39227Gram Panchayat list
Sri Ganganagar North Hq Sri Ganganagar–32189Gram Panchayat list
Sri Ganganagar South Hq Sri Ganganagar–2089Gram Panchayat list
Suratgarhसूरतगढ़36328Gram Panchayat list
Vijainagar–39294Gram Panchayat list

Sri Ganganagar District Tehsil List

Sri Ganganagar has 11 tehsils. This is where you go for land records, certificates and revenue court cases:

Population of Sri Ganganagar

Population
19,69,168
Households
3,87,511
Literacy rate
69.6%
Sex ratio
887

At the 2011 Census, Sri Ganganagar had 19,69,168 residents, 10,43,340 male and 9,25,828 female, in 3,87,511 households: about 5.1 people per household. At 69.6%, literacy is higher than the Rajasthan average of 66.1%. Male literacy is 78.5% against 59.7% for women, a gap of 18.8 percentage points.

There are 887 females for every 1,000 males, compared with 928 in Rajasthan. Scheduled Castes make up 36.6% of the population and Scheduled Tribes 0.7%. Children aged 0–6 make up 13.0% of residents.

72.8% of Sri Ganganagar’s people live in villages and 27.2% in towns and cities.

Overall literacy69.6%
Male literacy78.5%
Female literacy59.7%
Census 2011, rural areas
Rural population14,33,736
Rural households2,78,926
Rural literacy rate66.2%
Rural sex ratio891
Rural SC population share41.8%
Rural work participation50.7%

Health and household indicators (NFHS-5)

Key figures for Sri Ganganagar district from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21):

IndicatorSri Ganganagar
Women who are literate69.3%
Women with 10+ years of schooling39.3%
Institutional births97.7%
Children 12–23 months fully vaccinated89.7%
Children under 5 who are stunted24.5%
Women (15–49) who are anaemic59.0%
Households using clean cooking fuel45.5%
Households with improved sanitation83.4%
Households with electricity96.9%
Households with health insurance85.3%
Households with improved drinking water94.4%

Work and livelihood

At Census 2011, 46.3% of people in Sri Ganganagar were workers. Of them, 29.4% farmed their own land, 25.2% were farm labourers, 1.5% worked in household industries and 43.8% in other jobs such as services, trade and construction.

Cultivators29.4%
Agricultural labourers25.2%
Household industry1.5%
Other workers43.8%

Administration

The District Collector heads the administration of Sri Ganganagar district. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Zila Parishad oversees rural development schemes, the CEO, Zila Parishad looks after all gram panchayats, and the Superintendent of Police (SP) handles law and order. The elected Zila Parishad, headed by the Zila Pramukh, is the top tier of Panchayati Raj.

Sri Ganganagar MLA and MP List

MP, Ganganagar

Kuldeep Indora

Indian National Congress2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyIndian National Congress
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received7,26,492
Vote share51.4%
Winning margin88,153
Runner-upPriyanka Balan Meghwal

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

MP, Bikaner

Arjun Ram Meghwal

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received5,66,737
Vote share50.7%
Winning margin55,711
Runner-upGovindram Meghwal

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

MP, Jaipur

Manju Sharma

Bharatiya Janata Party2024 Lok Sabha election
PartyBharatiya Janata Party
Term / election2024 Lok Sabha election
Votes received8,86,850
Vote share60.6%
Winning margin3,31,767
Runner-upPratap Singh Khachariyawas

Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04

Vidhan Sabha and Lok Sabha seats in Sri Ganganagar

How Sri Ganganagar 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.

None of the 194 scored panchayats of Sri Ganganagar reached the Front Runner band (75+) in 2023-24. 2023-24CalculatedPanchayat Advancement Index (PAI 2.0)

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj hasn't published a Panchayat Advancement Index score for Sri Ganganagar yet. Know the figure? Suggest an update

Schools in and near Sri Ganganagar

Sri Ganganagar District has 2,942 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 Sri Ganganagar

On record in Sri Ganganagar District: 315 Bank Branches and 387 Post Offices.

Banks with the most branches here: State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank.

State Bank of India58
Punjab National Bank49
ICICI Bank27
Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank23
HDFC Bank20
Canara Bank19
Bank of Baroda14
Indian Bank12

Facilities at a glance

FacilityCount
🏫 Schools2,942View list
🏦 Bank Branches315View list
📮 Post Offices387View list
🚉 Railway Stations44View list

On average there’s one bank branch for every 6,251 people.

How to reach Sri Ganganagar

The nearest railway station to the centre of Sri Ganganagar is Shri Ganganagar, about 1.8 km away (NWR zone).

The nearest airport is Halwara International Airport, about 192 km away.

PlaceTypeDistanceDirection
Shri Ganganagar (SGNR)Railway Station1.8 kmnorth-west
Mohanpura (MOPR)Railway Station9.0 kmnorth-west
Prithwirajpur (PRUR)Railway Station13 kmwest
Halwara International AirportAirport192 kmnorth-east
Maharaja Agrasen International AirportAirport197 kmsouth-east

Distances are straight-line; by road it's usually 20–40% farther.

Places near Sri Ganganagar

The Districts closest to Sri Ganganagar, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:

DistrictDivisionDistanceDirection
HanumangarhBikaner Division114 kmsouth-east

Other Districts in Bikaner Division

Citizen services: how to get things done

Income, caste and domicile certificates

  1. Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
  2. The application goes to your Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
  3. 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)

  1. On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Sri Ganganagar, your tehsil and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
  2. 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).

Ration card

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the block office officials check the application and the supply inspector or District Supply Officer approves it.

Old-age, widow and disability pension

  1. 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.
  2. In villages, the Vikas Adhikari (BDO) verifies the application. Once it’s sanctioned, the pension goes straight into your bank account.

Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Government schemes for residents of Sri Ganganagar

These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Sri Ganganagar. Each card says who can apply, what you get and where to apply locally. Open a scheme for the full rules, the documents you need and the steps.

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 applyHouseless or kutcha-house families identified through SECC/Awaas+ survey and approved by the Gram Sabha
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitAt 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 applyAny adult member of a rural household willing to do unskilled manual work
Where to applythe 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 applyFarmer families owning cultivable land (with exclusions for taxpayers, pensioners and officials); e-KYC and land seeding required
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitHealth cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year
Who can applySECC-listed deprived families, NFSA ration-card families covered by the UP extension, and senior citizens 70+
Where to applythe 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 applyRural households without a toilet (BPL and identified APL categories)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitFree household tap connection
Who can applyAll rural households
Where to applythe panchayat secretary

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (free LPG connection)

Deposit-free LPG connection with first refill and stove for women from poor households.

BenefitFree LPG connection, first refill and stove
Who can applyAdult women from poor households without an existing LPG connection
Where to applyonline 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 applyPregnant women and lactating mothers (excluding regular government employees)
Where to applythe 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.

BenefitZero-balance account, RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover
Who can applyAny Indian resident aged 10+ without a bank account
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitCrop loan at an effective 4% interest on timely repayment (up to ₹3 lakh)
Who can applyOwner and tenant farmers, sharecroppers, SHGs/JLGs of farmers, animal husbandry and fisheries farmers
Where to applyyour 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 applyPregnant women delivering in a government or accredited facility
Where to applythe 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).

BenefitCompensation for notified crop losses
Who can applyAll farmers growing notified crops in notified areas
Where to applyyour 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 applyBank account holders aged 18–50 (life) and 18–70 (accident)
Where to applyyour 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.

BenefitRevolving fund, community investment fund and low-interest bank loans
Who can applyWomen from rural households, especially poor and vulnerable families
Where to applythe block office

PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Recognition, skill training, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for traditional artisans and craftspeople in 18 trades.

Benefit₹15,000 toolkit incentive and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5%
Who can applyArtisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family)
Where to applythe nearest Common Service Centre (CSC)

Atal Pension Yojana

Guaranteed monthly pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 after age 60 for unorganised-sector workers who contribute through their bank account.

Benefit₹1,000–₹5,000 monthly pension after 60
Who can applyBank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers
Where to applyyour bank branch

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (rooftop solar)

Subsidy for installing rooftop solar panels on homes, providing up to 300 units of free electricity a month.

BenefitSubsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar
Who can applyHouseholds with their own roof and a valid electricity connection
Where to applyonline

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Stories from Sri Ganganagar District

Sri Ganganagar District: frequently asked questions

Which division is Sri Ganganagar District in?

Sri Ganganagar District is part of Bikaner Division.

What is the headquarters of Sri Ganganagar District?

The headquarters of Sri Ganganagar District is Sri Ganganagar.

What is the population of Sri Ganganagar District?

The 2011 Census counted 19,69,168 people in Sri Ganganagar District, living in 3,87,511 households. About 73% of them lived in villages.

How many gram panchayats are there in Sri Ganganagar District?

There are 409 gram panchayats in Sri Ganganagar District.

How many villages are there in Sri Ganganagar District?

Sri Ganganagar District has 3,101 revenue villages.

How many Panchayat Samitis are there in Sri Ganganagar District?

Sri Ganganagar District has 11 Panchayat Samitis.

How many tehsils are there in Sri Ganganagar District?

Sri Ganganagar District has 11 tehsils.

How many assembly seats are there in Sri Ganganagar District?

Sri Ganganagar District has 6 assembly constituencies: Sadulshahar, Ganganagar, Karanpur, Suratgarh, Raisinghnagar and Anupgarh.

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Who are the MLAs of Sri Ganganagar District?

Which Lok Sabha constituencies and MPs cover Sri Ganganagar District?

Sri Ganganagar District falls in 2 Lok Sabha constituencies: Ganganagar: Kuldeep Indora (Indian National Congress); Bikaner: Arjun Ram Meghwal (Bharatiya Janata Party).

What is the literacy rate of Sri Ganganagar District?

The literacy rate of Sri Ganganagar District was 69.6% in the 2011 Census (men 78.5%, women 59.7%), against the state average of 66.1%.

What is the sex ratio of Sri Ganganagar District?

In the 2011 Census, Sri Ganganagar District had 887 females for every 1,000 males (state average 928).

What is the area of Sri Ganganagar District?

Sri Ganganagar District covers about 7,984 sq km, which works out to about 247 people per sq km on its 2011 population.

Which block of Sri Ganganagar District has the most gram panchayats?

Raisinghnagar block has the most gram panchayats (55).

How many banks and post offices are there in Sri Ganganagar District?

We list 315 bank branches and 387 post offices in Sri Ganganagar District.

Which is the nearest airport to Sri Ganganagar District?

The nearest airport to the centre of Sri Ganganagar District is Halwara International Airport (HWR), about 192 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Maharaja Agrasen International Airport (HSS), about 197 km away.

How can I file a complaint with the Sri Ganganagar District administration?

File your complaint on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call helpline 181. It goes to the District Collector of Sri Ganganagar District and the department concerned, and you can track it online with the complaint number.

Which districts are near Sri Ganganagar District?

Neighbouring districts of Sri Ganganagar District: Hanumangarh (114 km).

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