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

According to the 2011 Census, Kheenwsar village had a total population of 1,577 people, including 822 males and 755 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.79%, with male literacy at 70.19% and female literacy at 38.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 509.

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

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:

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