Bher - Osian, Jodhpur

Bher is a village situated in the Osian tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Osian and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Bher village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bher is 084462. The village covers a total geographical area of 1130.61 hectares and falls under the 342309 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Bher

According to the 2011 Census, Bher village had a total population of 2,516 people, including 1,323 males and 1,193 females, living in 381 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.53%, with male literacy at 75.94% and female literacy at 39.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Bher

Bher 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 Bher

Bher is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Bher is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Bher is about 117 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bher

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

Health Facilities in Bher

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

FAQs about Bher