Buchkalan - Pipar Shahar, Jodhpur

Buchkalan is a village situated in the Pipar Shahar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from Bilara and around 51 km from Jodhpur. Buchkala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Buchkalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Buchkalan is 085733. The village covers a total geographical area of 1968 hectares and falls under the 342601 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Buchkalan 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 Buchkalan

According to the 2011 Census, Buchkalan village had a total population of 2,413 people, including 1,245 males and 1,168 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.45%, with male literacy at 75.92% and female literacy at 39.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 790.

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

Nearby Villages of Buchkalan

Buchkalan 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 Buchkalan

Buchkalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Buchkalan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Buchkalan is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Buchkalan

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

Health Facilities in Buchkalan

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

FAQs about Buchkalan