Baniyawas - Luni, Jodhpur

Baniyawas is a village situated in the Luni tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Luni and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Modi Joshiyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baniyawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baniyawas is 085696. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.77 hectares and falls under the 342802 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Baniyawas

According to the 2011 Census, Baniyawas village had a total population of 1,093 people, including 568 males and 525 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.49%, with male literacy at 84.09% and female literacy at 52.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Baniyawas

Baniyawas 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 Baniyawas

Baniyawas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salawas, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Baniyawas is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baniyawas

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

Health Facilities in Baniyawas

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

FAQs about Baniyawas