Shobhana - Nokha, Bikaner

Shobhana is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 48 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Shobhana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shobhana is 069672. The village covers a total geographical area of 3431.44 hectares and falls under the 334803 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Shobhana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shobhana

According to the 2011 Census, Shobhana village had a total population of 3,142 people, including 1,638 males and 1,504 females, living in 452 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.20%, with male literacy at 66.64% and female literacy at 36.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 832.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shobhana

Shobhana 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 Shobhana

Shobhana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chilo, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Shobhana is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Shobhana is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shobhana

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

Health Facilities in Shobhana

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

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