Chok - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Chok is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Chok village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chok is 086313. The village covers a total geographical area of 1998 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Chok 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 Chok

According to the 2011 Census, Chok village had a total population of 748 people, including 411 males and 337 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.89%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Chok

Chok 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 Chok

Chok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Chok is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Chok is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chok

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

Health Facilities in Chok

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

FAQs about Chok