Kanawasiya - Bilara, Jodhpur

Kanawasiya is a village situated in the Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Bala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanawasiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanawasiya is 085772. The village covers a total geographical area of 502 hectares and falls under the 342605 pincode. Bilara is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kanawasiya 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 Kanawasiya

As per Census 2011, Kanawasiya village has a total population of 285 people, consisting of 148 males and 137 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 150 literate and 135 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population285148137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)463016
Literate Population1509357
Illiterate Population1355580

Nearby Villages of Kanawasiya

Kanawasiya 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)
Matwalon Ki DhaniEast1.46 km
Ram NagarNorth2.13 km
BalaSouth2.85 km
RawarWest3.27 km
JambanagarNorth3.96 km
LambaEast4.00 km
BagawasiyaSouth5.61 km
Padasala KalanSouth7.26 km
Holpur KalanSouth-West7.31 km
Holpur KhurdSouth-West7.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kanawasiya

Public transport in the Kanawasiya is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheri Salwa, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilara to Kanawasiya is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Kanawasiya 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 Kanawasiya

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

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

Health Facilities in Kanawasiya

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

Where is Kanawasiya located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kanawasiya?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanawasiya is Bala.

What is the pincode of Kanawasiya?

The pincode of Kanawasiya is 342605.

What is the population of Kanawasiya?

Kanawasiya has a total population of 285, including 148 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Kanawasiya?

There are 52 households in Kanawasiya.

What is the literacy rate in Kanawasiya?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kanawasiya is 52.63%. Male literacy is 62.84% and female literacy is 41.61%.