Dholiya - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Dholiya is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Dholiya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dholiya is 086279. The village covers a total geographical area of 5627.81 hectares and falls under the 345031 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Dholiya 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 Dholiya

According to the 2011 Census, Dholiya village had a total population of 2,463 people, including 1,248 males and 1,215 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.46%, with male literacy at 89.97% and female literacy at 52.60%.

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

Nearby Villages of Dholiya

Dholiya 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 Dholiya

Public transport in the Dholiya is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Dholiya is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Dholiya is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dholiya

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

Health Facilities in Dholiya

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

FAQs about Dholiya