Bhelani Village - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Bhelani is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Sangar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelani is 086552. The village covers a total geographical area of 4205.4 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Bhelani 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 Bhelani

As per Census 2011, Bhelani village has a total population of 1,027 people, consisting of 571 males and 456 females. The village has 164 households and a sex ratio of 798 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 367 literate and 660 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 335 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelani

Bhelani 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 Bhelani

Bhelani 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 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhelani is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhelani

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

Health Facilities in Bhelani

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

FAQs about Bhelani