Jhabra - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Jhabra is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from Pokaran and around 160 km from Jaisalmer. Jhabra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhabra is 086410. The village covers a total geographical area of 3498.55 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Jhabra 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 Jhabra

According to the 2011 Census, Jhabra village had a total population of 2,231 people, including 1,187 males and 1,044 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 880 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.06%, with male literacy at 87.38% and female literacy at 46.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 231, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhabra

Jhabra 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 Jhabra

Jhabra 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 Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Jhabra is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Jhabra is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhabra

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

Health Facilities in Jhabra

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

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