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

As per Census 2011, Parasar village has a total population of 814 people, consisting of 456 males and 358 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 785 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 432 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population814456358
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1559560
Scheduled Tribes (ST)774532
Literate Population382263119
Illiterate Population432193239

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chanani MeghasarNorth-East2.34 km
RawatpuraSouth3.65 km
JeevrajgarhEast3.92 km
JetpuraNorth-West4.92 km
Fajlooni MuridNorth4.93 km
MadoorasarEast6.04 km
ManasarSouth-East6.09 km
KajoiNorth-West6.42 km
Kasoombala BhatiyanSouth-West6.47 km
PhalsoondNorth-East8.16 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

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

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:

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 Parasar

Where is Parasar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Parasar?

The Gram Panchayat of Parasar is Kajoi.

What is the pincode of Parasar?

The pincode of Parasar is 345025.

What is the population of Parasar?

Parasar has a total population of 814, including 456 males and 358 females.

How many households are there in Parasar?

There are 151 households in Parasar.

What is the literacy rate in Parasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Parasar is 46.93%. Male literacy is 57.68% and female literacy is 33.24%.