Bharewala - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Bharewala is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 120 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 245 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Bharewala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharewala is 086185. The village covers a total geographical area of 23023 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

Bharewala 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 Bharewala

According to the 2011 Census, Bharewala village had a total population of 2,490 people, including 1,385 males and 1,105 females, living in 391 households. The sex ratio was 798 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.77%, with male literacy at 56.88% and female literacy at 23.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 211, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharewala

Bharewala 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 Bharewala

Public transport in the Bharewala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bap, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bharewala is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bharewala is about 245 km, with the usual travel time around ~7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharewala

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

Health Facilities in Bharewala

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

FAQs about Bharewala