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

As per Census 2011, Jograjgarh village has a total population of 677 people, consisting of 372 males and 305 females. The village has 94 households and a sex ratio of 819 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 313 literate and 364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 65 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Jograjgarh are given below:

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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