Jhalora Bhatiyan - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Jhalora Bhatiyan is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from Pokaran and around 170 km from Jaisalmer. Dantal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jhalora Bhatiyan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jhalora Bhatiyan is 086421. The village covers a total geographical area of 2658.01 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Jhalora Bhatiyan 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 Jhalora Bhatiyan

According to the 2011 Census, Jhalora Bhatiyan village had a total population of 632 people, including 346 males and 286 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 827 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.35%, with male literacy at 90.37% and female literacy at 62.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 33.

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

Nearby Villages of Jhalora Bhatiyan

Jhalora Bhatiyan 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 Jhalora Bhatiyan

Jhalora Bhatiyan 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 Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Jhalora Bhatiyan is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Jhalora Bhatiyan is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jhalora Bhatiyan

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

Health Facilities in Jhalora Bhatiyan

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

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