Palanhera is a small village in Mahwa Tehsil in Dausa district of Rajasthan State, India. It comes under Palan Hera Panchayath. It belongs to Jaipur Division . It is located 77 KM towards East from District head quarters Dausa. 7 KM from Mahwa. 135 KM from State capital Jaipur.
The name of Palanhera is widely believed by the local villagers to have originated from the Rajput Chauhan, who emerged victorious over the Jats during the 18th century.