Gomat - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Gomat is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Gomat village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gomat is 086288. The village covers a total geographical area of 6442.23 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Gomat 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 Gomat

As per Census 2011, Gomat village has a total population of 4,355 people, consisting of 2,283 males and 2,072 females. The village has 749 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 886 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,810 literate and 2,545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 942 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gomat

Gomat 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 Gomat

Gomat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ashapura Gomat, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Gomat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Gomat is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gomat

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

Health Facilities in Gomat

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

FAQs about Gomat