Solankiyon Ki Bastti - Gadraroad, Barmer

Solankiyon Ki Bastti is a village situated in the Gadraroad tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 52 km from Sheo and around 107 km from Barmer. Acharaniyon Ki Dhani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Solankiyon Ki Bastti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Solankiyon Ki Bastti is 086716. The village covers a total geographical area of 2523 hectares and falls under the 344701 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 107 km away.

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

Population of Solankiyon Ki Bastti

According to the 2011 Census, Solankiyon Ki Bastti village had a total population of 1,528 people, including 791 males and 737 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 37.87%, with male literacy at 57.29% and female literacy at 16.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 28.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,528791737
Child Population (0–6 yrs)403201202
Scheduled Castes (SC)305159146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)281612
Literate Population42633888
Illiterate Population1,102453649

Nearby Villages of Solankiyon Ki Bastti

Solankiyon Ki Bastti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DoodhoraSouth-East4.34 km
ChetroriWest5.25 km
JudiyaNorth-East6.67 km
Acharaniyon Ki DhaniNorth-West6.78 km
HarsaniSouth-West7.50 km
AgasariNorth-West7.53 km
Meeru AniEast7.78 km
Karni NagarNorth8.31 km
GordiyaSouth-East8.58 km
UgeriWest8.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Solankiyon Ki Bastti

Solankiyon Ki Bastti is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gagariya, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Solankiyon Ki Bastti is about 107 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Solankiyon Ki Bastti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Solankiyon Ki Bastti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Solankiyon Ki Bastti

Where is Solankiyon Ki Bastti located?

Solankiyon Ki Bastti village is located in Gadraroad Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Solankiyon Ki Bastti?

The Gram Panchayat of Solankiyon Ki Bastti is Acharaniyon Ki Dhani.

What is the pincode of Solankiyon Ki Bastti?

The pincode of Solankiyon Ki Bastti is 344701.

What is the population of Solankiyon Ki Bastti?

Solankiyon Ki Bastti had a total population of 1,528, including 791 males and 737 females.

How many households are there in Solankiyon Ki Bastti?

Solankiyon Ki Bastti had 281 households.

What is the literacy rate in Solankiyon Ki Bastti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Solankiyon Ki Bastti was 37.87%. Male literacy was 57.29% and female literacy was 16.45%.