Chak Harwa - Sheo, Barmer
Chak Harwa is a village situated in the Sheo tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sheo and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Barmer. Harwa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chak Harwa village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chak Harwa is 086765. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 344705 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 67 km away.
Chak Harwa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Chak Harwa
Chak Harwa 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Harwa | South | 3.22 km |
| Deoka | North | 4.05 km |
| Manihari | South-East | 5.04 km |
| Mandai | North-West | 5.31 km |
| Rawri Chak | West | 6.03 km |
| Kalijal | West | 7.22 km |
| Chak Negarda | South-West | 7.34 km |
| Mati Ka Gol | North | 7.39 km |
| Rajdal | North-East | 7.44 km |
| Chak Goonga | East | 7.59 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chak Harwa
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chak Harwa. The nearest railway station is Kavas, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Chak Harwa is about 67 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chak Harwa
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chak Harwa village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chak Harwa
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chak Harwa village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chak Harwa
Where is Chak Harwa located?
Chak Harwa village is located in Sheo Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chak Harwa?
The Gram Panchayat of Chak Harwa is Harwa.
What is the pincode of Chak Harwa?
The pincode of Chak Harwa is 344705.