Eka - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Eka is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Eka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Eka is 086272. The village covers a total geographical area of 3821 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Eka 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 Eka

According to the 2011 Census, Eka village had a total population of 1,373 people, including 751 males and 622 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 828 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.78%, with male literacy at 74.06% and female literacy at 44.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 169, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Eka

Eka 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 Eka

Eka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramdevra, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Eka is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Eka is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Eka

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

Health Facilities in Eka

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

FAQs about Eka