Beenjota - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Beenjota is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Chelak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beenjota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beenjota is 086543. The village covers a total geographical area of 6644.82 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Beenjota

According to the 2011 Census, Beenjota village had a total population of 540 people, including 296 males and 244 females, living in 91 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.68%, with male literacy at 89.20% and female literacy at 55.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 38, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 92.

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

Nearby Villages of Beenjota

Beenjota 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 Beenjota

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Beenjota. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Beenjota is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beenjota

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

Health Facilities in Beenjota

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

FAQs about Beenjota