Amarsar - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Amarsar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 68 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Bhainsara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Amarsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Amarsar is 086371. The village covers a total geographical area of 1503.31 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

Amarsar 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 Amarsar

According to the 2011 Census, Amarsar village had a total population of 746 people, including 392 males and 354 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.70%, with male literacy at 58.02% and female literacy at 17.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 105.

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

Nearby Villages of Amarsar

Amarsar 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 Amarsar

Amarsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jetha Chandan, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Amarsar is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Amarsar is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Amarsar

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

Health Facilities in Amarsar

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

FAQs about Amarsar