Galar Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer
Galar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 141 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Eka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Galar is 086270. The village covers a total geographical area of 1766.83 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Galar 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 Galar
Galar 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sujasar | West | 4.04 km |
| Sarnayat | South | 4.63 km |
| Rawra | North-East | 5.80 km |
| Udawat Nagar | North-West | 5.87 km |
| Shivpura | South-East | 6.34 km |
| Veeramdeora | South-West | 8.77 km |
| Narayan Hari | North | 9.12 km |
| Eka | South | 10.29 km |
| Sinhra | North-East | 10.46 km |
| Shimala | East | 10.61 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Galar
Public transport in the Galar is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Khara, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 2-5 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Galar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Galar is about 141 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Galar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Galar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Galar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Galar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within <1 km |
FAQs about Galar
Where is Galar located?
Galar village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Galar?
The Gram Panchayat of Galar is Eka.
What is the pincode of Galar?
The pincode of Galar is 345023.