Bhinajpura - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Bhinajpura is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Khelana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhinajpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhinajpura is 086383. The village covers a total geographical area of 948.13 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Bhinajpura 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 Bhinajpura

As per Census 2011, Bhinajpura village has a total population of 480 people, consisting of 245 males and 235 females. The village has 73 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 208 literate and 272 illiterate residents. Additionally, 44 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhinajpura

Bhinajpura 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 Bhinajpura

Bhinajpura 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 70.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bhinajpura is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhinajpura is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhinajpura

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

Health Facilities in Bhinajpura

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

FAQs about Bhinajpura