Kheenwsar - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Kheenwsar is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 44 km from Pokaran and around 154 km from Jaisalmer. Kheenwsar-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheenwsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheenwsar is 086402. The village covers a total geographical area of 2930.34 hectares and falls under the 345024 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

Kheenwsar 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 Kheenwsar

As per Census 2011, Kheenwsar village has a total population of 1,577 people, consisting of 822 males and 755 females. The village has 284 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 334 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 681 literate and 896 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kheenwsar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kheenwsar

Kheenwsar 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 Kheenwsar

Kheenwsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Kheenwsar is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Kheenwsar is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kheenwsar

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

Health Facilities in Kheenwsar

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

FAQs about Kheenwsar