Paboopadiya Bankna - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Paboopadiya Bankna 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 103 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Morani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paboopadiya Bankna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paboopadiya Bankna is 086289. The village covers a total geographical area of 1914 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Paboopadiya Bankna 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 Paboopadiya Bankna

According to the 2011 Census, Paboopadiya Bankna village had a total population of 675 people, including 342 males and 333 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.58%, with male literacy at 61.57% and female literacy at 31.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 145.

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

Nearby Villages of Paboopadiya Bankna

Paboopadiya Bankna 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 Paboopadiya Bankna

Paboopadiya Bankna 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 82.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Paboopadiya Bankna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Paboopadiya Bankna is about 103 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Paboopadiya Bankna

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

Health Facilities in Paboopadiya Bankna

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

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