Bagawas - Patodi, Balotra

Bagawas is a village situated in the Patodi tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from Pachpadra and around 165 km from Barmer. Bagawas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bagawas is 087408. The village covers a total geographical area of 3457 hectares and falls under the 344026 pincode. Balotra is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bagawas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baytoo Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bagawas

According to the 2011 Census, Bagawas village had a total population of 4,369 people, including 2,327 males and 2,042 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.98%, with male literacy at 63.94% and female literacy at 32.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 255.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bagawas

Bagawas is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Bagawas

Bagawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Parlu, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balotra to Bagawas is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Barmer to Bagawas is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bagawas

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bagawas village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Bagawas

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bagawas village are given below:

FAQs about Bagawas