Ankhisar - Nokha, Bikaner

Ankhisar is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Ankhisar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankhisar is 069640. The village covers a total geographical area of 4398.7 hectares and falls under the 334802 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ankhisar

As per Census 2011, Ankhisar village has a total population of 4,085 people, consisting of 2,091 males and 1,994 females. The village has 528 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 865 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,967 literate and 2,118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 992 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0852,0911,994
Child Population (0–6 yrs)865418447
Scheduled Castes (SC)992498494
Literate Population1,9671,262705
Illiterate Population2,1188291,289

Nearby Villages of Ankhisar

Ankhisar 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)
NimbdiyasarSouth-East3.50 km
GhattuWest4.13 km
TalwaSouth-East5.79 km
BerasarNorth-East6.19 km
MukamSouth-East7.08 km
HimmatasarEast7.26 km
ManaksarNorth8.08 km
SinjguruNorth-West8.27 km
SomalsarSouth-West8.40 km
BkhtawarpuraNorth-East9.08 km

Transport and Connectivity of Ankhisar

Ankhisar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surpura, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 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 Nokha to Ankhisar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Ankhisar is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankhisar

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

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

Health Facilities in Ankhisar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ankhisar 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 Ankhisar

Where is Ankhisar located?

Ankhisar village is located in Nokha Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Ankhisar?

Ankhisar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Ankhisar?

The pincode of Ankhisar is 334802.

What is the population of Ankhisar?

Ankhisar has a total population of 4,085, including 2,091 males and 1,994 females.

How many households are there in Ankhisar?

There are 528 households in Ankhisar.

What is the literacy rate in Ankhisar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Ankhisar is 48.15%. Male literacy is 60.35% and female literacy is 35.36%.