Sakariya - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Sakariya is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from Pokaran and around 160 km from Jaisalmer. Jhabra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakariya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakariya is 086409. The village covers a total geographical area of 882 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Sakariya 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 Sakariya

According to the 2011 Census, Sakariya village had a total population of 1,133 people, including 585 males and 548 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.28%, with male literacy at 79.86% and female literacy at 52.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Sakariya

Sakariya is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Sakariya

Sakariya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. Sakariya has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Sakariya is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Sakariya is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakariya

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

Health Facilities in Sakariya

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

FAQs about Sakariya