Chanani Meghasar - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Chanani Meghasar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 74 km from Pokaran and around 154 km from Jaisalmer. Chandani Meghasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chanani Meghasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chanani Meghasar is 086459. The village covers a total geographical area of 919.08 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 74 km away.

Chanani Meghasar 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 Chanani Meghasar

According to the 2011 Census, Chanani Meghasar village had a total population of 847 people, including 426 males and 421 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 30.90%, with male literacy at 41.05% and female literacy at 20.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 197, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Chanani Meghasar

Chanani Meghasar 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 Chanani Meghasar

Chanani Meghasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhimarlai, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Chanani Meghasar is about 74 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Chanani Meghasar is about 154 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chanani Meghasar

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

Health Facilities in Chanani Meghasar

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

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