Ghantiyali Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Ghantiyali is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 100 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Ghantiyali village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ghantiyali is 086224. The village covers a total geographical area of 12762 hectares and falls under the 345028 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 100 km away.

Ghantiyali 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 Ghantiyali

As per Census 2011, Ghantiyali village has a total population of 872 people, consisting of 459 males and 413 females. The village has 155 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 399 literate and 473 illiterate residents. Additionally, 16 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 55 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ghantiyali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ghantiyali

Ghantiyali 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 Ghantiyali

Ghantiyali 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 71.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Ghantiyali is about 100 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Ghantiyali is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ghantiyali

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

Health Facilities in Ghantiyali

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

FAQs about Ghantiyali