Bhuwana Village - Sam, Jaisalmer

Bhuwana is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 85 km from Jaisalmer and around 85 km from Jaisalmer. Dhanana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuwana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuwana is 085996. The village covers a total geographical area of 21742 hectares and falls under the 345022 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Bhuwana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhuwana

As per Census 2011, Bhuwana village has a total population of 488 people, consisting of 247 males and 241 females. The village has 110 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2 literate and 486 illiterate residents.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 488 247 241
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 76 35 41
Literate Population 2 2 -
Illiterate Population 486 245 241

Nearby Villages of Bhuwana

Bhuwana 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Changaniyon Ki BastiEast12.33 km
MuharNorth-West12.34 km
MalingdaNorth-East13.25 km
Hameeron Ki BastiEast13.96 km
Rabhlau FakironwalaWest14.05 km
SuwarSouth-West14.74 km
DhananaSouth16.90 km
Rabhlau RajronwalaNorth-West17.32 km
Balidad Ki BastiSouth-East20.88 km
Turkon Ki BastiNorth-East21.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhuwana

Public transport in the Bhuwana is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

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

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuwana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Bhuwana

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bhuwana 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 Bhuwana

Where is Bhuwana located?

Bhuwana village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhuwana?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhuwana is Dhanana.

What is the pincode of Bhuwana?

The pincode of Bhuwana is 345022.

What is the population of Bhuwana?

Bhuwana has a total population of 488, including 247 males and 241 females.

How many households are there in Bhuwana?

There are 110 households in Bhuwana.