Away

Away is a village located in Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 90km away from sub-district headquarter Pokaran (tehsildar office) and 200km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Away village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Away unique in its vibrant Pokaran-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Away’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Away

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Away is 086232. The village spans a total geographical area of 11481 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345028. Pokaran is nearest town to Away village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 90km away.

When it comes to local governance, Away village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Away

According to the 2011 Census, Away has a total population of about 2,213, with approximately 1,147 males and 1,066 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 406 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 500 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 375. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.11%, with male literacy at about 62.77% and female literacy near 36.49%. There are around 371 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Away's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,213 1,147 1,066
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 406 212 194
Scheduled Castes (SC) 500 261 239
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 375 187 188
Literate Population 1,109 720 389
Illiterate Population 1,104 427 677

Connectivity of Away

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Away. As per the 2011 stats, Away had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Away

Knowing the nearby villages of Away helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Away.

Frequently Asked Questions about Away

Where is Away located?
Away village is situated in Pokaran Tehsil, within the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Away?
Away serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Away?
The pincode of Away is 345028, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Away as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Away is 2,213, with 1,147 males and 1,066 females.
How many households are there in Away as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Away village has a total of 371 households.
What is the literacy rate in Away as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Away is 50.11%. The male literacy rate is 62.77%, while the female literacy rate is 36.49%.