Bheekhorai Nai - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Bheekhorai Nai is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 88 km from Pokaran and around 210 km from Jaisalmer. Bheekhorai Nai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bheekhorai Nai is 086437. The village covers a total geographical area of 2642.25 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

Bheekhorai Nai 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 Bheekhorai Nai

As per Census 2011, Bheekhorai Nai village has a total population of 1,087 people, consisting of 583 males and 504 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 864 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 291 literate and 796 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bheekhorai Nai are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,087583504
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19510194
Scheduled Castes (SC)291910
Literate Population29125140
Illiterate Population796332464

Nearby Villages of Bheekhorai Nai

Bheekhorai Nai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KajoiEast4.46 km
Kesoola Ka PanaWest5.09 km
RoopsarNorth-West6.26 km
BarsaniNorth6.67 km
Kasoombala BhatiyanSouth-East7.10 km
JetpuraEast7.58 km
Swamiji Ki DhaniNorth-East9.56 km
Kasoom Bala MahechanSouth9.60 km
MukansarNorth10.22 km
ParasarEast10.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bheekhorai Nai

Bheekhorai Nai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Baytu, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bheekhorai Nai is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bheekhorai Nai is about 210 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bheekhorai Nai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bheekhorai Nai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bheekhorai Nai

Where is Bheekhorai Nai located?

Bheekhorai Nai village is located in Phalsoond Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bheekhorai Nai?

Bheekhorai Nai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bheekhorai Nai?

The pincode of Bheekhorai Nai is 345025.

What is the population of Bheekhorai Nai?

Bheekhorai Nai has a total population of 1,087, including 583 males and 504 females.

How many households are there in Bheekhorai Nai?

There are 165 households in Bheekhorai Nai.

What is the literacy rate in Bheekhorai Nai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bheekhorai Nai is 26.77%. Male literacy is 43.05% and female literacy is 7.94%.