Askandra - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Askandra is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 170 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Askandra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Askandra is 086250. The village covers a total geographical area of 12656 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Askandra 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 Askandra

According to the 2011 Census, Askandra village had a total population of 2,508 people, including 1,341 males and 1,167 females, living in 372 households. The sex ratio was 870 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.94%, with male literacy at 68.91% and female literacy at 30.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,012, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Askandra

Askandra 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 Askandra

Askandra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ramdevra, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Askandra is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Askandra is about 170 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Askandra

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

Health Facilities in Askandra

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

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