Madwa - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Madwa is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Pokaran and around 134 km from Jaisalmer. Madwa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madwa is 086330. The village covers a total geographical area of 8678 hectares and falls under the 345024 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Madwa 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 Madwa

According to the 2011 Census, Madwa village had a total population of 3,423 people, including 1,793 males and 1,630 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.10%, with male literacy at 70.59% and female literacy at 37.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 68.

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

Nearby Villages of Madwa

Madwa 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 Madwa

Madwa 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 86.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Madwa is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Madwa is about 134 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 Madwa

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

Health Facilities in Madwa

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

FAQs about Madwa