Bhavi - Bilara, Jodhpur

Bhavi is a village situated in the Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Bhavi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhavi is 085770. The village covers a total geographical area of 6421 hectares and falls under the 342605 pincode. Bilara is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhavi

As per Census 2011, Bhavi village has a total population of 8,099 people, consisting of 4,115 males and 3,984 females. The village has 1,635 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,017 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,519 literate and 3,580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,978 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population8,0994,1153,984
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,017554463
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,9781,018960
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19712
Literate Population4,5192,8471,672
Illiterate Population3,5801,2682,312

Nearby Villages of Bhavi

Bhavi 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)
LambaSouth-West4.54 km
JhurliSouth-East4.98 km
GhanamagraNorth-East5.69 km
Bari KhurdSouth-East6.32 km
TilwasaniNorth6.79 km
Matwalon Ki DhaniSouth-West7.16 km
MalkosaniSouth7.36 km
Bari KalanSouth-East7.49 km
Ram NagarWest7.50 km
PichiyakEast7.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhavi

Bhavi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pipar Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilara to Bhavi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Bhavi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhavi

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhavi

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

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

FAQs about Bhavi

Where is Bhavi located?

Bhavi village is located in Bilara Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhavi?

Bhavi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Bhavi?

The pincode of Bhavi is 342605.

What is the population of Bhavi?

Bhavi has a total population of 8,099, including 4,115 males and 3,984 females.

How many households are there in Bhavi?

There are 1,635 households in Bhavi.

What is the literacy rate in Bhavi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhavi is 55.80%. Male literacy is 69.19% and female literacy is 41.97%.