Abhasar Village - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Abhasar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 82 km from Pokaran and around 160 km from Jaisalmer. Bhurajgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Abhasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Abhasar is 086475. The village covers a total geographical area of 601 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Abhasar 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 Abhasar

As per Census 2011, Abhasar village has a total population of 850 people, consisting of 433 males and 417 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 193 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 362 literate and 488 illiterate residents. Additionally, 532 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 850 433 417
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 193 106 87
Scheduled Castes (SC) 532 286 246
Literate Population 362 230 132
Illiterate Population 488 203 285

Nearby Villages of Abhasar

Abhasar 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PrabhupuraWest1.80 km
PremasarSouth-West3.65 km
ParbatsarSouth3.71 km
JhubarkhaNorth-West3.92 km
ChutarpuraNorth-East5.36 km
MukansarNorth5.65 km
BhurajgarhSouth-West5.95 km
DanasarSouth-West6.45 km
Jamda NagarEast7.49 km
Chainsingh NagarNorth7.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Abhasar

Abhasar 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 82.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Abhasar is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Abhasar 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 Abhasar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Abhasar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Abhasar

Where is Abhasar located?

Abhasar village is located in Phalsoond Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Abhasar?

The Gram Panchayat of Abhasar is Bhurajgarh.

What is the pincode of Abhasar?

The pincode of Abhasar is 345025.

What is the population of Abhasar?

Abhasar has a total population of 850, including 433 males and 417 females.

How many households are there in Abhasar?

There are 155 households in Abhasar.

What is the literacy rate in Abhasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Abhasar is 42.59%. Male literacy is 53.12% and female literacy is 31.65%.