Chandsar - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Chandsar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Loharki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandsar is 086254. The village covers a total geographical area of 1090 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Chandsar 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 Chandsar

According to the 2011 Census, Chandsar village had a total population of 551 people, including 280 males and 271 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.49%, with male literacy at 60.66% and female literacy at 21.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Chandsar

Chandsar 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 Chandsar

Chandsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Chandsar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Chandsar is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandsar

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

Health Facilities in Chandsar

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

FAQs about Chandsar