Bhadriya - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Bhadriya is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 49 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Bhadriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhadriya is 086256. The village covers a total geographical area of 20856 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 49 km away.

Bhadriya 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 Bhadriya

According to the 2011 Census, Bhadriya village had a total population of 1,771 people, including 959 males and 812 females, living in 261 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.11%, with male literacy at 73.81% and female literacy at 33.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhadriya

Bhadriya 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 Bhadriya

Public transport in the Bhadriya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bhadriya is about 49 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhadriya is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhadriya

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

Health Facilities in Bhadriya

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

FAQs about Bhadriya