Longasar - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Longasar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 75 km from Pokaran and around 115 km from Jaisalmer. Dholasar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Longasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Longasar is 086430. The village covers a total geographical area of 3709.26 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 75 km away.

Longasar 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 Longasar

According to the 2011 Census, Longasar village had a total population of 2,060 people, including 1,104 males and 956 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 866 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 38.71%, with male literacy at 54.36% and female literacy at 20.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Longasar

Longasar 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 Longasar

Longasar 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 81.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Longasar is about 75 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Longasar is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Longasar

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

Health Facilities in Longasar

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

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