Jhalariya - Bhaniyana, Jaisalmer

Jhalariya is a village situated in the Bhaniyana tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Pokaran and around 132 km from Jaisalmer. Jhalariya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalariya is 086332. The village covers a total geographical area of 3917.01 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Jhalariya 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 Jhalariya

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalariya village had a total population of 2,223 people, including 1,188 males and 1,035 females, living in 359 households. The sex ratio was 871 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.01%, with male literacy at 77.41% and female literacy at 39.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 503, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalariya

Jhalariya 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 Jhalariya

Jhalariya 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 94.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Jhalariya is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Jhalariya is about 132 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalariya

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

Health Facilities in Jhalariya

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

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