Kajoi Village - 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

As per Census 2011, Kajoi village has a total population of 659 people, consisting of 340 males and 319 females. The village has 124 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 420 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 659 340 319
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 147 76 71
Scheduled Castes (SC) 309 171 138
Literate Population 239 159 80
Illiterate Population 420 181 239

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
JetpuraEast3.16 km
Bheekhorai NaiWest4.46 km
Swamiji Ki DhaniNorth-East6.06 km
Kasoombala BhatiyanSouth6.15 km
Fajlooni MuridEast6.36 km
ParasarSouth-East6.42 km
Chanani MeghasarEast6.65 km
BarsaniNorth-West6.66 km
RawatpuraSouth-East7.98 km
GoraliyaNorth8.53 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kajoi

Where is Kajoi located?

Kajoi village is located in Phalsoond Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kajoi?

Kajoi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kajoi?

The pincode of Kajoi is 345025.

What is the population of Kajoi?

Kajoi has a total population of 659, including 340 males and 319 females.

How many households are there in Kajoi?

There are 124 households in Kajoi.

What is the literacy rate in Kajoi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kajoi is 36.27%. Male literacy is 46.76% and female literacy is 25.08%.