Dhoorsar - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Dhoorsar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 129 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Lawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dhoorsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dhoorsar is 086298. The village covers a total geographical area of 7925.24 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Dhoorsar 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 Dhoorsar

According to the 2011 Census, Dhoorsar village had a total population of 1,413 people, including 712 males and 701 females, living in 242 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.15%, with male literacy at 64.15% and female literacy at 37.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 149.

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

Nearby Villages of Dhoorsar

Dhoorsar 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 Dhoorsar

Public transport in the Dhoorsar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Dhoorsar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Dhoorsar is about 129 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dhoorsar

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

Health Facilities in Dhoorsar

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

FAQs about Dhoorsar