Parasar - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Parasar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 76 km from Pokaran and around 156 km from Jaisalmer. Kajoi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parasar is 086455. The village covers a total geographical area of 1842.13 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 76 km away.

Parasar 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 Parasar

According to the 2011 Census, Parasar village had a total population of 814 people, including 456 males and 358 females, living in 151 households. The sex ratio was 785 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.97%, with male literacy at 72.85% and female literacy at 39.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Parasar

Parasar 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 Parasar

Parasar 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 Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Parasar is about 76 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Parasar is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parasar

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

Health Facilities in Parasar

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

FAQs about Parasar