Phuleji - Lunkaransar, Bikaner

Phuleji is a village situated in the Lunkaransar tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lunkaransar and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Chakjohad serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phuleji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phuleji is 069203. The village covers a total geographical area of 1945.87 hectares and falls under the 334603 pincode. Suratgarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Phuleji 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 Phuleji

As per Census 2011, Phuleji village has a total population of 2,153 people, consisting of 1,110 males and 1,043 females. The village has 319 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,062 literate and 1,091 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1531,1101,043
Child Population (0–6 yrs)383195188
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,128578550
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population1,062618444
Illiterate Population1,091492599

Nearby Villages of Phuleji

Phuleji 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)
3 GpmNorth-West4.42 km
KumbhagarhNorth-East5.04 km
ShyonathpuraEast6.08 km
Lalgarh BaraniNorth6.16 km
ChakjorSouth-East6.26 km
4 LgmNorth6.52 km
GopalsarNorth-West6.52 km
3 LgmNorth-West6.54 km
MalerNorth-East7.72 km
3 RjmNorth-West8.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Phuleji

Phuleji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajiyasar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Suratgarh to Phuleji is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Phuleji is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phuleji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Phuleji

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

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

FAQs about Phuleji

Where is Phuleji located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Phuleji?

The Gram Panchayat of Phuleji is Chakjohad.

What is the pincode of Phuleji?

The pincode of Phuleji is 334603.

What is the population of Phuleji?

Phuleji has a total population of 2,153, including 1,110 males and 1,043 females.

How many households are there in Phuleji?

There are 319 households in Phuleji.

What is the literacy rate in Phuleji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Phuleji is 49.33%. Male literacy is 55.68% and female literacy is 42.57%.