Abhasar - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Abhasar village had a total population of 850 people, including 433 males and 417 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.10%, with male literacy at 70.34% and female literacy at 40.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 532.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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