Quick answer
Garhi (No. 163) is a Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency in Rajasthan, Banswara district. Its MLA is Kailash Chandra Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 general election by a margin of 15,168 votes. It covers 97 gram panchayats.
About Garhi Assembly Constituency
Garhi (गढ़ी) is constituency number 163 of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha), reserved for Scheduled Tribes. It lies in Banswara district and is part of the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency. Voters here elect one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) every five years.
By our mapping, 97 gram panchayats fall inside this constituency. They’re listed below with their blocks.
Garhi at a glance
| Name | Garhi / गढ़ी |
|---|---|
| Type | Assembly Constituency |
| District | Banswara |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 97 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Banswara |
| MLA | Kailash Chandra Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party) |
| MP | Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party) |
Gram Panchayats in Garhi Assembly Constituency
Garhi Assembly Constituency has 97 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Garhi
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Banswara district, which Garhi is part of:
| Rural population | 16,69,864 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 3,40,276 |
| Rural literacy rate | 54.0% |
| Rural sex ratio | 981 |
| Rural SC population share | 4.2% |
| Rural work participation | 52.2% |
Garhi MLA and MP
MLA, Garhi
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2023 general election |
| Votes received | 87,607 |
| Vote share | 38.6% |
| Winning margin | 15,168 |
| Runner-up | Shankarlal Charpota |
Source: Election Commission of India, Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha 2023 results, compiled by Wikipedia, 2023-12-03
MP, Banswara
| Party | Bharat Adivasi Party |
|---|---|
| Term / election | 2024 Lok Sabha election |
| Votes received | 8,20,831 |
| Vote share | 50.2% |
| Winning margin | 2,47,054 |
| Runner-up | Mahendrajeetsingh Malviya |
Source: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results, 2024-06-04
Election results
In the 2023 assembly election, Kailash Chandra Meena won with 87,607 votes (38.6%), beating Shankarlal Charpota (Indian National Congress) by 15,168 votes. In all, 2,27,079 votes were cast.
| Assembly Constituency | MLA 2023 (party) | Margin 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Garhi | Kailash Chandra Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party) | 15,168 |
Source: Election Commission of India. By-elections held after 2023 aren't included.
Area covered
By our mapping, the rural part of Garhi Assembly Constituency has 97 gram panchayats spread over 11 development blocks in Banswara. Urban wards (municipal corporations, municipalities and nagar panchayats) aren’t counted here.
Government schemes for residents of Garhi
These schemes, from the central government and the Government of Rajasthan, matter most to households in Garhi. 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 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 |
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 apply | Artisans aged 18+ working in the listed trades (one member per family) |
| Where to apply | the 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 apply | Bank account holders aged 18–40 who are not income-tax payers |
| Where to apply | your 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.
| Benefit | Subsidy up to ₹78,000 for rooftop solar |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Households with their own roof and a valid electricity connection |
| Where to apply | online |
Garhi Assembly Constituency: frequently asked questions
What is the constituency number of Garhi Assembly Constituency?
Garhi Assembly Constituency is constituency number 163 of the Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha, in Banswara district.
In which district is Garhi Assembly Constituency?
Garhi Assembly Constituency is in Banswara district.
Is Garhi Assembly Constituency a reserved seat?
Yes, Garhi Assembly Constituency is reserved for Scheduled Tribes.
Who is the MLA of Garhi?
The MLA for Garhi is Kailash Chandra Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 87,607 votes (38.6%) and won by 15,168 votes.
Which party won Garhi in the 2023 assembly election?
The Bharatiya Janata Party took Garhi in the 2023 assembly election; its candidate, Kailash Chandra Meena, won by 15,168 votes.
What was the result of the 2023 assembly election in Garhi?
In the 2023 assembly election, Kailash Chandra Meena (Bharatiya Janata Party) won with 87,607 votes (38.6%), defeating Shankarlal Charpota (Indian National Congress) by 15,168 votes; 2,27,079 votes were polled in all.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Garhi in?
Garhi Assembly Constituency is an assembly segment of the Banswara Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP of Garhi?
The Member of Parliament for Banswara is Raj Kumar Roat (Bharat Adivasi Party), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 8,20,831 votes (50.2%) and won by 2,47,054 votes.
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How many gram panchayats are there in Garhi Assembly Constituency?
There are 97 gram panchayats in Garhi Assembly Constituency.
Which blocks fall in Garhi Assembly Constituency?
The gram panchayats of Garhi Assembly Constituency fall in these blocks (number of panchayats in brackets): Garhi (28), Arthuna (26), Talwara (20), Saredi Badi (13), Naharpura (3), Bagidora (2), Doongra Chhota (1), Kushalgarh (1), Sajjangarh (1), Ghatol (1) and Banswara (1). This is based on our own matching of panchayats to constituencies, so treat the counts as approximate.
Which gram panchayats come under Garhi Assembly Constituency?
By our matching, 97 gram panchayats come under Garhi Assembly Constituency, including Adore, Agarpura, Amja, Anjana, Arniya, Arthuna, Asan, Berwa, Bhachadiya, Bhachariya, Bhagora, Bhanoka Parda, Bhatar, Bhatwara, Bheelwan and 82 more.
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.
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- Airports (OurAirports), Public domain
- Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks Programmes, Public government data
- NASA POWER agro-climatology (long-term monthly normals), Public domain (NASA) (as of 2026-10-17)
- 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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