Bhurasar - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Bhurasar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 59 km from Pokaran and around 165 km from Jaisalmer. Dantal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurasar is 086415. The village covers a total geographical area of 676 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

Bhurasar 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 Bhurasar

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurasar village had a total population of 304 people, including 166 males and 138 females, living in 46 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.93%, with male literacy at 63.57% and female literacy at 20.91%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population304166138
Child Population (0–6 yrs)653728
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1058223
Illiterate Population19984115

Nearby Villages of Bhurasar

Bhurasar 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Naya SankraNorth-West2.01 km
KaradaSouth-West2.46 km
Sanga BeraNorth-East3.09 km
PhoolasarEast3.77 km
PrahaladnagarEast5.26 km
GoraliyaWest5.31 km
Gadeli KuwanNorth-East5.63 km
PeerasarSouth5.72 km
Bhanu NagarNorth-West5.82 km
DantalNorth5.86 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhurasar

Bhurasar 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 93.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bhurasar is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bhurasar is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurasar

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhurasar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhurasar

Where is Bhurasar located?

Bhurasar village is located in Phalsoond Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhurasar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhurasar is Dantal.

What is the pincode of Bhurasar?

The pincode of Bhurasar is 345025.

What is the population of Bhurasar?

Bhurasar had a total population of 304, including 166 males and 138 females.

How many households are there in Bhurasar?

Bhurasar had 46 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhurasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhurasar was 43.93%. Male literacy was 63.57% and female literacy was 20.91%.