Ajasar - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Ajasar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Ajasar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ajasar is 086252. The village covers a total geographical area of 4362 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Ajasar 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 Ajasar

According to the 2011 Census, Ajasar village had a total population of 1,600 people, including 887 males and 713 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 804 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.74%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 55.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 269, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 125.

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

Nearby Villages of Ajasar

Ajasar 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 Ajasar

Ajasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Ajasar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Ajasar 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 Ajasar

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

Health Facilities in Ajasar

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

FAQs about Ajasar