Bhainsara Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Bhainsara is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 74 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Bhainsara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhainsara is 086369. The village covers a total geographical area of 6180.52 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Bhainsara 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 Bhainsara

As per Census 2011, Bhainsara village has a total population of 2,063 people, consisting of 1,113 males and 950 females. The village has 377 households and a sex ratio of 853 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,032 literate and 1,031 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,063 1,113 950
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 391 197 194
Scheduled Castes (SC) 215 125 90
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 16 7 9
Literate Population 1,032 755 277
Illiterate Population 1,031 358 673

Nearby Villages of Bhainsara

Bhainsara 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KajasarNorth-West5.26 km
RajgarhSouth-East5.64 km
Sangram Singh Ki DhaniEast5.71 km
AmarsarSouth-West6.30 km
BalasarNorth6.64 km
GovindgarhSouth-East7.99 km
Bahla BastiSouth8.11 km
SabalpuraSouth8.38 km
KhelanaEast9.30 km
MehrajotNorth-West10.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhainsara

Bhainsara 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 58.3 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bhainsara is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhainsara is about 74 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhainsara

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhainsara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhainsara 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 Bhainsara

Where is Bhainsara located?

Bhainsara village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhainsara?

Bhainsara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhainsara?

The pincode of Bhainsara is 345026.

What is the population of Bhainsara?

Bhainsara has a total population of 2,063, including 1,113 males and 950 females.

How many households are there in Bhainsara?

There are 377 households in Bhainsara.

What is the literacy rate in Bhainsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhainsara is 50.02%. Male literacy is 67.83% and female literacy is 29.16%.