Bhatwala - Bhanipura, Churu

Bhatwala is a village situated in the Bhanipura tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 65 km from Sardarshahar and around 115 km from Churu. Rolasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatwala is 070280. The village covers a total geographical area of 1847 hectares and falls under the 331411 pincode. Sardarshahar is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Bhatwala

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatwala village had a total population of 903 people, including 496 males and 407 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 821 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.65%, with male literacy at 78.93% and female literacy at 44.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 166.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population903496407
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1638380
Scheduled Castes (SC)1668779
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population471326145
Illiterate Population432170262

Nearby Villages of Bhatwala

Bhatwala 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)
RolasarNorth-East3.08 km
BaniyasarSouth-East5.35 km
SumeriyaSouth6.35 km
ManaparsarNorth-East6.61 km
SuiSouth-West7.59 km
TolasarSouth-East8.65 km
Swaroop DesarNorth8.70 km
KulchasarNorth-East9.44 km
SuinWest9.72 km
Rekh GhiriasarNorth-West10.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhatwala

Bhatwala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahajan, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarshahar to Bhatwala is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Bhatwala is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatwala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhatwala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhatwala

Where is Bhatwala located?

Bhatwala village is located in Bhanipura Tehsil, Churu district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Bhatwala?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhatwala is Rolasar.

What is the pincode of Bhatwala?

The pincode of Bhatwala is 331411.

What is the population of Bhatwala?

Bhatwala had a total population of 903, including 496 males and 407 females.

How many households are there in Bhatwala?

Bhatwala had 143 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhatwala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhatwala was 63.65%. Male literacy was 78.93% and female literacy was 44.34%.