Bandhewa - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Bandhewa is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 70 km from Pokaran and around 130 km from Jaisalmer. Bandhewa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bandhewa is 086431. The village covers a total geographical area of 2111 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Bandhewa 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 Bandhewa

According to the 2011 Census, Bandhewa village had a total population of 2,032 people, including 1,067 males and 965 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.83%, with male literacy at 53.18% and female literacy at 23.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Bandhewa

Bandhewa 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 Bandhewa

Bandhewa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bandhewa is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bandhewa is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bandhewa

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

Health Facilities in Bandhewa

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

FAQs about Bandhewa