Bhekhorai Jooni - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Bhekhorai Jooni is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from Pokaran and around 170 km from Jaisalmer. Bhekhorai Jooni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhekhorai Jooni is 086445. The village covers a total geographical area of 1010.2 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Bhekhorai Jooni 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 Bhekhorai Jooni

According to the 2011 Census, Bhekhorai Jooni village had a total population of 1,629 people, including 855 males and 774 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.48%, with male literacy at 75.94% and female literacy at 43.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 586, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhekhorai Jooni

Bhekhorai Jooni 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 Bhekhorai Jooni

Bhekhorai Jooni 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 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bhekhorai Jooni is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhekhorai Jooni is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhekhorai Jooni

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

Health Facilities in Bhekhorai Jooni

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

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