Jograjgarh - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Jograjgarh is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 70 km from Pokaran and around 110 km from Jaisalmer. Gundala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jograjgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jograjgarh is 086426. The village covers a total geographical area of 1041.23 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Jograjgarh 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 Jograjgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Jograjgarh village had a total population of 677 people, including 372 males and 305 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.39%, with male literacy at 76.87% and female literacy at 39.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Jograjgarh

Jograjgarh 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 Jograjgarh

Jograjgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Jograjgarh is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Jograjgarh is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jograjgarh

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

Health Facilities in Jograjgarh

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

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