Chhor

Chhor is a village located in Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 32km away from sub-district headquarter Fatehgarh (tehsildar office) and 33km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Devikot is the gram panchayat of Chhor village.

Here you can discover what makes Chhor unique in its vibrant Fatehgarh-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Chhor’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Chhor

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chhor is 086488. The village spans a total geographical area of 7597.81 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345027. Jaisalmer is nearest town to Chhor village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 33km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chhor village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Chhor

Population of Chhor

According to the 2011 Census, Chhor has a total population of about 1,307, with approximately 546 males and 761 females. The sex ratio is around 1393 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 47 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 166. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.72%, with male literacy at about 54.95% and female literacy near 25.36%. There are around 263 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chhor's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chhor

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chhor. As per the 2011 stats, Chhor had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chhor

Knowing the nearby villages of Chhor helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chhor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chhor