Bodana

Bodana is a village located in Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 150km away from sub-district headquarter Pokaran (tehsildar office) and 260km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Bodana village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Bodana unique in its vibrant Pokaran-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Bodana’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bodana

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bodana is 086244. The village spans a total geographical area of 16540 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 342310. Pokaran is nearest town to Bodana village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 150km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bodana village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bodana

Population of Bodana

According to the 2011 Census, Bodana has a total population of about 1,363, with approximately 756 males and 607 females. The sex ratio is around 802 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 292 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 40.72%, with male literacy at about 53.31% and female literacy near 25.04%. There are around 230 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bodana's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bodana

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bodana. As per the 2011 stats, Bodana had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bodana

Knowing the nearby villages of Bodana helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bodana.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bodana