Chitrori - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Chitrori is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from Pokaran and around 150 km from Jaisalmer. Bhaniyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrori is 086343. The village covers a total geographical area of 571 hectares and falls under the 345024 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Chitrori 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 Chitrori

According to the 2011 Census, Chitrori village had a total population of 305 people, including 157 males and 148 females, living in 53 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.67%, with male literacy at 77.95% and female literacy at 48.31%.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitrori

Chitrori 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 Chitrori

Chitrori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Chitrori is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Chitrori is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitrori

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

Health Facilities in Chitrori

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

FAQs about Chitrori