Punrasar - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Punrasar is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Poonrasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Punrasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Punrasar is 069843. The village covers a total geographical area of 9179 hectares and falls under the 331811 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Punrasar 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 Punrasar

According to the 2011 Census, Punrasar village had a total population of 6,169 people, including 3,279 males and 2,890 females, living in 781 households. The sex ratio was 881 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.49%, with male literacy at 69.25% and female literacy at 39.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,369.

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

Nearby Villages of Punrasar

Punrasar 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 Punrasar

Punrasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banisar, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Punrasar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Punrasar is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Punrasar

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

Health Facilities in Punrasar

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

FAQs about Punrasar