Jhalariya Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Jhalariya village has a total population of 2,223 people, consisting of 1,188 males and 1,035 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,082 literate and 1,141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 503 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 409 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhalariya are given below:

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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