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

According to the 2011 Census, Pichiyak village had a total population of 5,438 people, including 2,769 males and 2,669 females, living in 1,011 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.76%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 48.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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