Prahaladnagar - Phalsoond, Jaisalmer

Prahaladnagar is a village situated in the Phalsoond tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 85 km from Pokaran and around 160 km from Jaisalmer. Sohanpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Prahaladnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Prahaladnagar is 086464. The village covers a total geographical area of 980 hectares and falls under the 345025 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Prahaladnagar 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 Prahaladnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Prahaladnagar village had a total population of 414 people, including 221 males and 193 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 873 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.75%, with male literacy at 69.27% and female literacy at 46.84%.

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

Nearby Villages of Prahaladnagar

Prahaladnagar 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 Prahaladnagar

Public transport in the Prahaladnagar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Prahaladnagar is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Prahaladnagar is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Prahaladnagar

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

Health Facilities in Prahaladnagar

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

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