Eta Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer
Eta is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Loharki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Eta village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Eta is 086255. The village covers a total geographical area of 12686 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.
Eta 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.
Nearby Villages of Eta
Eta 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Nawatala | South | 8.14 km |
| Chandsar | North-East | 9.34 km |
| Bardena | East | 9.40 km |
| Ajasar | North | 9.56 km |
| Loharki | East | 11.34 km |
| Bhadriya | South-West | 11.91 km |
| Keroo | North-West | 12.93 km |
| Tota | North-East | 13.54 km |
| Malka | South-East | 13.90 km |
| Chhayan-i | East | 16.22 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Eta
Eta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Eta is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Eta is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Eta
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Eta village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Eta
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Eta village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Eta
Where is Eta located?
Eta village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Eta?
The Gram Panchayat of Eta is Loharki.
What is the pincode of Eta?
The pincode of Eta is 345028.