Jhalora Bhatiyan Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Jhalora Bhatiyan village has a total population of 632 people, consisting of 346 males and 286 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 826 females per 1,000 males. There are 133 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 386 literate and 246 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jhalora Bhatiyan are given below:

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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