Bankalsar - Chohtan, Barmer

Bankalsar is a village situated in the Chohtan tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chohtan and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Barmer. Jaisar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bankalsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bankalsar is 088741. The village covers a total geographical area of 620 hectares and falls under the 344702 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

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

Population of Bankalsar

As per Census 2011, Bankalsar village has a total population of 778 people, consisting of 408 males and 370 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 158 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 400 illiterate residents. Additionally, 34 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bankalsar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bankalsar

Bankalsar 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 Bankalsar

Bankalsar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Thalyat Hamira, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Bankalsar is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bankalsar

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

Health Facilities in Bankalsar

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

FAQs about Bankalsar