Dharnok - Nokha, Bikaner

Dharnok is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 58 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Dharnok village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dharnok is 069626. The village covers a total geographical area of 7989 hectares and falls under the 334804 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

Dharnok 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 Dharnok

As per Census 2011, Dharnok village has a total population of 3,860 people, consisting of 2,020 males and 1,840 females. The village has 606 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 747 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,629 literate and 2,231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 464 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Dharnok

Dharnok 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Dharnok

Dharnok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Diyatara Road, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Dharnok is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Dharnok is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dharnok

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

Health Facilities in Dharnok

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

FAQs about Dharnok