Sowaniya - Pipar Shahar, Jodhpur

Sowaniya is a village situated in the Pipar Shahar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 21 km from Bilara and around 82 km from Jodhpur. Sowaniya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sowaniya is 085720. The village covers a total geographical area of 1603 hectares and falls under the 342604 pincode. Pipar City is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Sowaniya 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 Sowaniya

According to the 2011 Census, Sowaniya village had a total population of 1,563 people, including 810 males and 753 females, living in 308 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.28%, with male literacy at 78.81% and female literacy at 49.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340.

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

Nearby Villages of Sowaniya

Sowaniya 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 Sowaniya

Sowaniya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Umed, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pipar City to Sowaniya is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Sowaniya is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sowaniya

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

Health Facilities in Sowaniya

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

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