Bapeu Purohitan - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Bapeu Purohitan is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Bapeu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bapeu Purohitan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bapeu Purohitan is 069925. The village covers a total geographical area of 1229 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Bapeu Purohitan

As per Census 2011, Bapeu Purohitan village has a total population of 1,151 people, consisting of 610 males and 541 females. The village has 153 households and a sex ratio of 886 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 501 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 682 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bapeu Purohitan are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bapeu Purohitan

Bapeu Purohitan 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 Bapeu Purohitan

Bapeu Purohitan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sri Dungargarh, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Bapeu Purohitan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Bapeu Purohitan is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bapeu Purohitan

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

Health Facilities in Bapeu Purohitan

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

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