Bardena - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Bardena is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 153 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Loharki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bardena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bardena is 086260. The village covers a total geographical area of 2802 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Bardena 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 Bardena

According to the 2011 Census, Bardena village had a total population of 786 people, including 424 males and 362 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 854 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.92%, with male literacy at 73.90% and female literacy at 33.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Bardena

Bardena 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 Bardena

Bardena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bardena is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bardena is about 153 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bardena

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

Health Facilities in Bardena

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

FAQs about Bardena