Gundala - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Gundala is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 52 km from Pokaran and around 133 km from Jaisalmer. Gundala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundala is 086392. The village covers a total geographical area of 3365 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Gundala

According to the 2011 Census, Gundala village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 606 males and 528 females, living in 217 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.02%, with male literacy at 43.58% and female literacy at 14.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 53.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundala

Gundala 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 Gundala

Gundala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Gundala is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Gundala is about 133 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundala

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

Health Facilities in Gundala

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

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