Jan Aadhaar Card: Family ID vs. Individual ID Explained (2025)

The Jan Aadhaar Puzzle: Which Number to Use?

If you are a resident of Rajasthan, your Jan Aadhaar Card is your single most important document for accessing government benefits. But when you look at your card or the online portal, you might notice multiple numbers, leading to a common confusion: which number is the "real" Jan Aadhaar number? Is it the one for the family, or the one for each person?

Understanding the difference between the **Jan Aadhaar Family ID** and the **Individual Member ID** is crucial for smoothly availing schemes like the Chiranjeevi Yojana. This guide will use a simple analogy to explain the purpose of each number and tell you exactly when and where to use them. For a basic overview, you can first read our guide on what a Jan Aadhaar card is.

A Simple Analogy: Your House Address vs. Your Name

Think of your Jan Aadhaar as your family's home address.

• The Jan Aadhaar Number (Family ID): This is a **10-digit number**. It is like your **House Address**. It is the single, unique identifier for your entire family unit. The government uses this number to deliver benefits to the household, such as ration or a health insurance policy.
• The Member ID (Individual ID): This is an **11-digit number**. It is like the **Name of each person** living at that house address. Every single person in the family (father, mother, children) gets their own unique Member ID. This number is used to identify a specific person within the family unit.

So, your family has one "House Address" (the 10-digit Family ID), and each person in the house has their own "Name" (the 11-digit Member ID).

When to Use Which Number: Practical Examples

Task / Scheme	Which Number to Use?	Why?
Registering for Chiranjeevi Health Scheme	Family ID (10-digit)	Because the health policy is issued to the entire family unit.
Getting Cashless Treatment at a Hospital	Family ID (10-digit)	The hospital uses the Family ID to check your policy status. They then select the patient using their Individual ID from the family list.
Applying for a Student Scholarship	Individual ID (11-digit)	Because the scholarship is for a specific student, not the whole family.
Applying for a Senior Citizen Pension	Individual ID (11-digit)	Because the pension is meant for a specific elderly person in the family.
Getting Ration from a PDS Shop	Family ID (10-digit)	Because the ration is allocated to the household. Biometric verification is then done using the Individual ID of any member.

How to Find Both Your Numbers

You can find both numbers easily on your Jan Aadhaar e-card or through the official portal.

1. On Your Jan Aadhaar e-Card: The 10-digit Family ID is usually printed prominently at the top. The details of each family member, listed below, will have their unique 11-digit Member ID mentioned next to their name.
2. On the Official Portal: Visit the Jan Aadhaar portal and use the 'Know Your Jan Aadhaar ID' service. You can search using your mobile number or Aadhaar number to find your family's details, which will include both the Family ID and all linked Member IDs.

Conclusion: One Family, Multiple Identities

The Jan Aadhaar system is powerful because it recognizes both the family unit and the individual within it. For most major schemes like the Chiranjeevi Yojana, you will start with your **10-digit Family ID**. For individual-specific benefits, the **11-digit Member ID** comes into play. Understanding this simple difference will make it much easier to navigate Rajasthan's digital welfare system.