Chhor - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Chhor is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Chhod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhor is 086488. The village covers a total geographical area of 7597.81 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Chhor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhor

According to the 2011 Census, Chhor village had a total population of 1,307 people, including 546 males and 761 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,394 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.16%, with male literacy at 66.52% and female literacy at 31.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhor

Chhor 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 Chhor

Chhor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thalyat Hamira, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Chhor is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhor

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

Health Facilities in Chhor

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

FAQs about Chhor