Bhikasar - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Bhikasar is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Chhodiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhikasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhikasar is 086500. The village covers a total geographical area of 4487.3 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Bhikasar 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 Bhikasar

As per Census 2011, Bhikasar village has a total population of 762 people, consisting of 430 males and 332 females. The village has 139 households and a sex ratio of 772 females per 1,000 males. There are 161 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 238 literate and 524 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhikasar

Bhikasar 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 Bhikasar

Bhikasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jetha Chandan, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhikasar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhikasar

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

Health Facilities in Bhikasar

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

FAQs about Bhikasar