Kajoi - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Kajoi is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 75 km from Pokaran and around 185 km from Jaisalmer. Kajoi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajoi is 086451. The village covers a total geographical area of 998.15 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Kajoi 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 Kajoi

According to the 2011 Census, Kajoi village had a total population of 659 people, including 340 males and 319 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.68%, with male literacy at 60.23% and female literacy at 32.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.

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

Nearby Villages of Kajoi

Kajoi 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 Kajoi

Kajoi 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 Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Kajoi is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Kajoi is about 185 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kajoi

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

Health Facilities in Kajoi

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

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