Raichandwala - Bap, Phalodi

Raichandwala is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 160 km from Pokaran and around 210 km from Jaisalmer. Jaloowala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Raichandwala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Raichandwala is 086189. The village covers a total geographical area of 6470.19 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 160 km away.

Raichandwala 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 Raichandwala

According to the 2011 Census, Raichandwala village had a total population of 348 people, including 223 males and 125 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 561 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.08%, with male literacy at 68.72% and female literacy at 31.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Raichandwala

Raichandwala 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 Raichandwala

Raichandwala 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 113.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Raichandwala is about 160 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Raichandwala is about 210 km, with the usual travel time around ~6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Raichandwala

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

Health Facilities in Raichandwala

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

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