Bardena Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Bardena village has a total population of 786 people, consisting of 424 males and 362 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 169 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 441 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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