Bhaniyana - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Bhaniyana is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 36 km from Pokaran and around 146 km from Jaisalmer. Bhaniyana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaniyana is 086351. The village covers a total geographical area of 2132 hectares and falls under the 345024 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Bhaniyana 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 Bhaniyana

As per Census 2011, Bhaniyana village has a total population of 943 people, consisting of 499 males and 444 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1,000 males. There are 180 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 471 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhaniyana

Bhaniyana 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 Bhaniyana

Bhaniyana 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 84.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bhaniyana is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhaniyana is about 146 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaniyana

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

Health Facilities in Bhaniyana

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

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