Biliya - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Biliya is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Kelawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Biliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Biliya is 086304. The village covers a total geographical area of 1641.2 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Biliya 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 Biliya

According to the 2011 Census, Biliya village had a total population of 439 people, including 238 males and 201 females, living in 63 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.76%, with male literacy at 73.30% and female literacy at 38.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 88.

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

Nearby Villages of Biliya

Biliya 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 Biliya

Public transport in the Biliya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ashapura Gomat, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Biliya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Biliya is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Biliya

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

Health Facilities in Biliya

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

FAQs about Biliya