Bhakhrani Village - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Bhakhrani is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Bhakhrani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhakhrani is 086511. The village covers a total geographical area of 2241.5 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bhakhrani 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 Bhakhrani

As per Census 2011, Bhakhrani village has a total population of 813 people, consisting of 425 males and 388 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 367 illiterate residents. Additionally, 232 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhakhrani

Bhakhrani 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 Bhakhrani

Bhakhrani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhakhrani is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhakhrani

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

Health Facilities in Bhakhrani

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

FAQs about Bhakhrani