Pichiyak - Bilara, Jodhpur

Pichiyak is a village situated in the Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilara and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Pichiyak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichiyak is 085766. The village covers a total geographical area of 2074 hectares and falls under the 342602 pincode. Bilara is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Pichiyak 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 Pichiyak

As per Census 2011, Pichiyak village has a total population of 5,438 people, consisting of 2,769 males and 2,669 females. The village has 1,011 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 864 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,008 literate and 2,430 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,148 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,4382,7692,669
Child Population (0–6 yrs)864456408
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,148607541
Scheduled Tribes (ST)12102
Literate Population3,0081,9131,095
Illiterate Population2,4308561,574

Nearby Villages of Pichiyak

Pichiyak 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)
JaswantpuraNorth-East2.52 km
JhurliSouth-West4.62 km
BirawasNorth4.63 km
RampuriyaNorth-East5.37 km
BanjaraNorth5.64 km
UdaliyawasEast6.94 km
Bari KalanSouth-West6.95 km
GhanamagraNorth-West7.20 km
Khariya MeethapurEast7.44 km
KalaunaNorth-East7.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pichiyak

Pichiyak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sathin Road, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilara to Pichiyak is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Pichiyak is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pichiyak

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

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

Health Facilities in Pichiyak

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pichiyak 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 5-10 km

FAQs about Pichiyak

Where is Pichiyak located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pichiyak?

Pichiyak is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Pichiyak?

The pincode of Pichiyak is 342602.

What is the population of Pichiyak?

Pichiyak has a total population of 5,438, including 2,769 males and 2,669 females.

How many households are there in Pichiyak?

There are 1,011 households in Pichiyak.

What is the literacy rate in Pichiyak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pichiyak is 55.31%. Male literacy is 69.09% and female literacy is 41.03%.