Bodana - Bap, Phalodi

Bodana is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 150 km from Pokaran and around 260 km from Jaisalmer. Bodana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bodana is 086244. The village covers a total geographical area of 16540 hectares and falls under the 342310 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 150 km away.

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

Population of Bodana

As per Census 2011, Bodana village has a total population of 1,363 people, consisting of 756 males and 607 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 802 females per 1,000 males. There are 239 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 555 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bodana are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bodana

Bodana 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 Bodana

Bodana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bap, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Bodana is about 150 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Bodana is about 260 km, with the usual travel time around ~7.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bodana

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

Health Facilities in Bodana

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

FAQs about Bodana