Jelwa - Bilara, Jodhpur

Jelwa is a village situated in the Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilara and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Beejasani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jelwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jelwa is 085798. The village covers a total geographical area of 383.5 hectares and falls under the 342602 pincode. Bilara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jelwa 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 Jelwa

According to the 2011 Census, Jelwa village had a total population of 778 people, including 375 males and 403 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.49%, with male literacy at 82.26% and female literacy at 42.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Jelwa

Jelwa 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 Jelwa

Jelwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bagri Sajjanpur, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilara to Jelwa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Jelwa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jelwa

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

Health Facilities in Jelwa

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

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