Pepera - Lunkaransar, Bikaner

Pepera is a village situated in the Lunkaransar tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lunkaransar and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Peepera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pepera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pepera is 069295. The village covers a total geographical area of 1992.3 hectares and falls under the 334603 pincode. Bikaner is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

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

Population of Pepera

As per Census 2011, Pepera village has a total population of 3,069 people, consisting of 1,571 males and 1,498 females. The village has 497 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,731 literate and 1,338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 805 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 20 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0691,5711,498
Child Population (0–6 yrs)513246267
Scheduled Castes (SC)805427378
Scheduled Tribes (ST)201010
Literate Population1,7311,072659
Illiterate Population1,338499839

Nearby Villages of Pepera

Pepera 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)
Bhom MalkisarNorth-West2.66 km
11 MkdNorth-East3.35 km
GopalanSouth-East4.33 km
18 MkdNorth-East4.44 km
9 MkdNorth-East5.24 km
1 LkdSouth5.46 km
MokhapuraNorth6.54 km
BhaderanSouth-West6.59 km
TejanaNorth-West6.75 km
Bir SangreuNorth8.25 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pepera

Pepera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malkisar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikaner to Pepera is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pepera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Pepera

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

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

FAQs about Pepera

Where is Pepera located?

Pepera village is located in Lunkaransar Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pepera?

The Gram Panchayat of Pepera is Peepera.

What is the pincode of Pepera?

The pincode of Pepera is 334603.

What is the population of Pepera?

Pepera has a total population of 3,069, including 1,571 males and 1,498 females.

How many households are there in Pepera?

There are 497 households in Pepera.

What is the literacy rate in Pepera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pepera is 56.40%. Male literacy is 68.24% and female literacy is 43.99%.