MELBA gram panchayat — Sarpanch election 2026
Sarpanch — Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2026
Waiting for the reservation and candidate list
The Sarpanch reservation lottery for MELBA was drawn at the sub-division level on 24 Sep 2026. The reservation, candidates and — on polling day — the result will appear here as soon as the official list is available.
Panchayats were reorganised in 2026. Past results from the State Election Commission are linked to this panchayat by name; the old panchayat's boundary may differ from today's. Disclaimer
Past elections: Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2020-21
Winner and runner-up (State Election Commission)
- Electors
- 2,279
- Votes polled
- 1,859
- Turnout %
- 81.57%
- Candidates
- 2
Winner
Jagdish Patel
votes
1,262
Margin
677(36.4%)
Winner vs Runner-up
- 1Jagdish Patel✓ WinnerNon-party1,26267.89%
- 2Prahlad RamNon-party58531.47%
- 3NOTA00%
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Sarpanch of MELBA?
Jagdish Patel was last elected Sarpanch (Rajasthan Panchayat Election 2020-21). The term of sarpanches elected in 2020–21 has ended and fresh elections are being held in 2026.
Which category is the MELBA Sarpanch seat reserved for in 2026?
The lottery was held on 24 Sep 2026, but the official list for this panchayat is not online yet.
When is the Sarpanch election in MELBA?
As of 28 Sep 2026 the State Election Commission has not announced polling dates; its letter of 16 Sep 2026 says the announcement is due shortly. Under the High Court's order, Panchayati Raj polls follow the municipal elections. Dates will be added here as soon as they are announced. Sarpanch/panch voting is by ballot box, counted at the gram panchayat HQ as soon as polling ends.
Which panchayat samiti and district is MELBA in?
MELBA gram panchayat is in Dhawa Panchayat Samiti, Jodhpur district.
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