Maulana Azadnagar - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Maulana Azadnagar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 53 km from Pokaran and around 165 km from Jaisalmer. Bhekhorai Jooni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maulana Azadnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maulana Azadnagar is 086443. The village covers a total geographical area of 562.37 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 53 km away.

Maulana Azadnagar 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 Maulana Azadnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Maulana Azadnagar village had a total population of 691 people, including 338 males and 353 females, living in 114 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.84%, with male literacy at 48.09% and female literacy at 21.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Maulana Azadnagar

Maulana Azadnagar 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 Maulana Azadnagar

Maulana Azadnagar 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 86.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Maulana Azadnagar is about 53 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Maulana Azadnagar is about 165 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maulana Azadnagar

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

Health Facilities in Maulana Azadnagar

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

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