Phogera village, Gadraroad tehsil | Pincode 344011

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LGD code: 86740
Pincode: 344011
Post office: Bishala
Population: 1,996
Households: 325
Literacy rate: 47.7%
Sex ratio: 687 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 995
Distance to district centre: 150 km
Distance to mandal centre: 2 km
Distance to Jaipur: 492 km
Distance to Delhi: 684 km
Nearest railway station: Bhachhbar · 26 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Governmet Hospital Sihani · 24 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Phogera compares

By population, Phogera ranks #6 of 140 villages in Gadraroad mandal.

Literacy rate

47.7%

+5.3% vs mandal average

Phogera: 47.7%
Gadraroad mandal: 42.4%
Barmer district: 45.6%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

687

−157 vs mandal average

Phogera: 687
Gadraroad mandal: 844

Household size

people per home

6.1

+0.5 vs mandal average

Phogera: 6.1
Gadraroad mandal: 5.6

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Phogera at a glance

Phogera is a village of 1,996 people in 325 households (Census 2011) in Gadraroad tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, the 6th-largest of 140 villages in Gadraroad tehsil. Literacy is 48%, 5 points above the tehsil average of 42% and the sex ratio is 687 women per 1,000 men. It lies 150 km from the Barmer district centre, 55 km from Chohtan, the nearest town, 26 km from Bhachhbar railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 344011, served by Bishala post office; the LGD village code is 86740. The nearest hospital or health centre is Governmet Hospital Sihani, 24 km away. The village votes in Sheo assembly constituency, represented by MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati. The population is estimated at 2,353 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Phogera · this village	1,996	48%	—
Malana · Gadraroad	557	43%	4.1 km NW
Amarani · Gadraroad	—	—	4.1 km NW
Meenani · Gadraroad	—	—	4.1 km NW
Dedariyar · Gadraroad	790	56%	6.1 km SW
Balewa · Gadraroad	2,663	37%	6.8 km SW
Doodaberi · Barmer	770	36%	8.5 km E

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Key facts — Phogera

LGD code: 86740
Pincode: 344011
Post office: Bishala
Population (Census 2011): 1,996
Population (projected 2026): 2,353
Households: 325
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 687
Literacy rate: 47.7%
Coordinates: 25.96443°N, 70.95673°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Barmer
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Sheo
Member of Parliament: Ummeda Ram Beniwal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Ravindra Singh Bhati
Block / Mandal: Gadraroad
Nearest railway station: Khed Temple (122.2 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Barmer district level

Then & Now

Phogera — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,996

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,353

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

325

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

383

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,996Census 2011
Households: 325Census 2011
Literacy rate: 47.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 687 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3532026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 3832026 projection
Active job cards: 5,91,984MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 3,83,985MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 5,35,33,230ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 877NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 67.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 95.5%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 83.6%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 92.8%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 49.4%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 12.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Jul 2022 · Barmer district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 17,04,836PMAY-G · 17,04,836 of 22,23,369 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Barmer district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,68,515Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Barmer district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places near Phogera · Barmer district area

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Temple
HANUMAN JI KA MANDIR
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Commerce

Fuel
GIRIRAJ GAS SERVICE
📍 141.4 km awayOSM
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Transport

Railway · halt
Khed Temple
📍 122.2 km awayOSM
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Getting there

How to reach Phogera

Mandal centre

Gadraroad · ≈ 1.8 km

≈ 4 min by car · 4 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Barmer · ≈ 150 km

≈ 5 h 8 min by car · 6 h 6 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 12,465 people

Chohtan · ≈ 55 km

≈ 1 h 52 min by car · 2 h 13 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Jaipur492 kmcapital
Delhi684 km
Mumbai791 km
Hyderabad1230 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationBhachhbar26 km
Bus stopGurjaro Ka Was ,Balewa6 km
Hospital / PHCGovernmet Hospital Sihani24 km
CollegeEngineering College Barmer48 km
Police stationsadar police station52 km

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September 2026

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Countdown to Rajasthan Panchayat Polls: Reservation Lottery for 1.4 Lakh Seats Set for Thursday

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Temperature rises in parts of Rajasthan as southwest monsoon withdraws

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Countdown to Rajasthan Panchayat Polls: Reservation Lottery for 1.4 Lakh Seats Set for Thursday
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Rajasthan Weather: Monsoon Withdrawal Begins, Rain Activity to Weaken and Temperatures to Rise
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What is the pincode of Phogera?

The pincode of Phogera, Gadraroad tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan is 344011. The post office is Bishala.

Which post office delivers to Phogera?

Mail for Phogera is delivered through Bishala post office, pincode 344011, in Gadraroad tehsil, Barmer district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Phogera located?

Phogera is a village in Gadraroad tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the population of Phogera as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Phogera village has a population of 1,996 across 325 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Phogera in?

Phogera falls under the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency (PC #17) of Rajasthan.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Phogera in?

Phogera falls under the Sheo assembly constituency (AC #134) of Rajasthan.

What is the literacy rate in Phogera?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Phogera village is 47.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Phogera?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Phogera village is 687 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest railway station to Phogera?

The nearest railway station to Phogera is Khed Temple (~122.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Phogera?

12 schemes currently match residents of Phogera, including Indira Gandhi Smartphone Yojana, Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Phogera from Barmer district centre?

Phogera is approximately 150 km (straight-line) from the centre of Barmer district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Phogera?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Phogera village is 86740.

Which is the nearest town to Phogera?

Chohtan (population 12,465, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 55 km from Phogera in a straight line.

How big is Phogera compared to other villages in Gadraroad tehsil?

Phogera ranks 6 of 140 villages in Gadraroad tehsil by Census 2011 population (1,996 residents).

How far is Phogera from Jaipur?

Phogera is about 492 km from Jaipur in a straight line (the state capital of Rajasthan); by road expect roughly 640 km.

How far is Phogera from Delhi?

Phogera is about 684 km from Delhi in a straight line; by road expect roughly 890 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Phogera?

Bhachhbar is the nearest railway station to Phogera, about 26 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 34 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Phogera?

Gurjaro Ka Was ,Balewa is the nearest bus stop to Phogera, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Phogera?

Governmet Hospital Sihani is the nearest hospital or health centre to Phogera, about 24 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 31 km.

Who is the MLA of Phogera?

Phogera falls under Sheo assembly constituency (AC 134). The sitting MLA is Ravindra Singh Bhati (IND).

Who is the MP for Phogera?

Phogera is in Barmer Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Ummeda Ram Beniwal (INC).

What is the population of Phogera in 2026?

Phogera is estimated at 2,353 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,996 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Phogera in?

Rajasthan falls in the Central Plateau and Hills zone (soybean, wheat, gram, cotton) and the Western Dry Region zone (bajra, pulses, mustard; arid) of the ICAR classification; Phogera in Barmer district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-22
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)