# Banasthali Gram Panchayat, Newai, Tonk: Sarpanch, Villages, PIN Code

> Banasthali is a gram panchayat in Newai block of Tonk district, Rajasthan (LGD code 42078, PIN code 304022).
> It has 8 villages: Banasthali (Ct), Barhbhantriya, Bhatariya, Karanpura, Ramjipura and others.
> It is in Niwai assembly constituency (MLA: Ram Sahay Varma (Regar), Bharatiya Janata Party) and Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency (MP: Harish Chandra Meena).
> It is about 27 km north of Tonk district headquarters, and the nearest railway station is Bansthali Niwai (9.5 km).

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

## Key facts
- **Name:** Banasthali
- **Type:** Gram Panchayat
- **LGD code:** 42078
- **Panchayat Samiti:** Newai
- **Tehsil:** Niwai
- **District:** Tonk
- **Division:** Ajmer Division
- **State:** Rajasthan
- **Villages:** 8
- **Assembly Constituency:** Niwai
- **Lok Sabha Constituency:** Tonk-Sawai Madhopur
- **MLA:** Ram Sahay Varma (Regar) (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- **MP:** Harish Chandra Meena (Indian National Congress)
- **PIN code:** 304022
- **Coordinates:** 26.4049° N, 75.8428° E (approximate)
- **Schools:** 8

## Elected representatives
- **MLA:** Ram Sahay Varma (Regar) (Bharatiya Janata Party), https://zoloth.com/leaders/ram-sahay-varma-regar-mla-niwai/
- **MP:** Harish Chandra Meena (Indian National Congress), https://zoloth.com/leaders/harish-chandra-meena-mp-tonk-sawai-madhopur/

## Villages
- Banasthali (Ct)
- Barhbhantriya
- Bhatariya
- Karanpura (करणपुरा)
- Ramjipura
- Sarsari Rampura
- Soorajpura
- Tilokpura

## Frequently asked questions
### In which block, tehsil and district is Banasthali Gram Panchayat?
Banasthali Gram Panchayat is in Newai block of Tonk district, Rajasthan, and comes under Niwai tehsil.

### Who is the Sarpanch of Banasthali 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 Newai block office. If you know the name, send it to us with the form at the end of this page.

### When is the Gram Panchayat election in Banasthali?
Voting for ward members and the Sarpanch of Banasthali is on 16 November 2026, in phase 4 of the panchayat election. Votes are counted the same day, as soon as polling ends.

### How many villages are there in Banasthali Gram Panchayat?
Banasthali Gram Panchayat has 8 revenue villages: Banasthali (Ct), Barhbhantriya, Bhatariya, Karanpura, Ramjipura, Sarsari Rampura, Soorajpura and Tilokpura.

### Which assembly constituency does Banasthali come under?
Banasthali comes under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.

### Who is the MLA of Banasthali?
The MLA for Niwai is Ram Sahay Varma (Regar) (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 92,775 votes (46.5%) and won by 12,941 votes.

### Which Lok Sabha constituency is Banasthali in?
Banasthali is in the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency.

### Who is the MP of Banasthali?
The Member of Parliament for Tonk-Sawai Madhopur is Harish Chandra Meena (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 6,23,763 votes (50.9%) and won by 64,949 votes.

### What is the LGD code of Banasthali Gram Panchayat?
The LGD code of Banasthali Gram Panchayat is 42078. It comes from the Local Government Directory, and many government portals use it to identify the panchayat.

### What is the PIN code of Banasthali?
The PIN code for Banasthali is usually 304022. The nearest post office is Banasthali Vidya Peeth (PIN 304022), about 3.0 km away as the crow flies.

### What is the DIGIPIN of Banasthali?
The DIGIPIN for Banasthali is 333-68F-C449. 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 Banasthali from Tonk?
Banasthali is about 27 km north of Tonk district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further. From the centre of Newai block, it is about 12 km west.

### Which is the nearest railway station to Banasthali?
The nearest railway station to Banasthali is Bansthali Niwai (BNLW), about 9.5 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Channani (CHNN), 13 km; Chaksu (CKS), 22 km.

### Which is the nearest airport to Banasthali?
The nearest airport to Banasthali is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 47 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer (KQH), about 105 km away.

### Which is the nearest bank to Banasthali, and what is its IFSC code?
The nearest bank branch to Banasthali is AU Small Finance Bank, Lalsot Road Bassi (IFSC AUBL0004931), roughly 6.0 km away. Other branches nearby: Bank of Baroda, Bassi Br., Dist. Jaipur, Rajasthan (IFSC BARB0BASJAI) and Bank of Baroda, Mohanpura (IFSC BARB0VJMOJA). Your own account's IFSC is printed in your passbook and on your cheques.

### Which schools are there in Banasthali?
There are 8 schools on record in Banasthali: Govt. PS Motipura, Govt. PS Ramjipura, Govt. PS Surajpura, Govt. SR. Sec. SCH. Bansthali, Govt. UPS Karanpura, Govt. UPS Sarsadi Rampura, Pratap Adrsh Vidhya Mandir SR Sec School Banasthali and Shivani Adarsh Vidhya Mandir SR. Sec. SCH. Banasthali.

### Which gram panchayats are near Banasthali?
The closest gram panchayats to Banasthali, as the crow flies, are Hingotiya (3.1 km), Jagatpura (3.4 km), Khandewat (3.5 km), Sunara (5.6 km) and Seedra (5.7 km).

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

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

### What is the Panchayat Advancement Index score of Banasthali Gram Panchayat?
Banasthali Gram Panchayat scored 59.8 out of 100 in the Panchayat Advancement Index 2023-24, published by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj; it ranks 14th of 32 panchayats in Newai panchayat samiti.

### What is the altitude of Banasthali above sea level?
Banasthali is about 306 metres above sea level (an SRTM terrain model estimate for the centre of the panchayat). The surrounding land is gently undulating, varying by about 24 m within 2 km.

### How much rainfall does Banasthali get, and how hot does it get?
On 2001-2020 averages, the area around Banasthali gets about 560 mm of rain a year, 89% of it between June and September. The hottest days, in June, reach about 48°C, while the coldest nights fall to about 1°C. (NASA POWER satellite-model estimates)

### How much farmland and tree cover is there around Banasthali?
Within about 2 km of the centre of Banasthali, the land is 70% cropland, 1% tree cover and 3% built-up land, going by ESA WorldCover 2021 satellite maps.

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