Hastinapur - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Hastinapur is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 65 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Khelana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hastinapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hastinapur is 086386. The village covers a total geographical area of 815.35 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Hastinapur 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 Hastinapur

As per Census 2011, Hastinapur village has a total population of 256 people, consisting of 137 males and 119 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 110 literate and 146 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Hastinapur

Hastinapur 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 Hastinapur

Hastinapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Hastinapur is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Hastinapur is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hastinapur

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

Health Facilities in Hastinapur

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

FAQs about Hastinapur