Kala - Pokaran, Jaisalmer
Kala is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Khetolai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kala village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kala is 086276. The village covers a total geographical area of 10913.35 hectares and falls under the 345031 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Kala 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 Kala
Kala 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Malka | North | 6.83 km |
| Mawa | North-East | 8.33 km |
| Chacha | South-West | 8.48 km |
| Khetolai | West | 10.61 km |
| Gomat | South-East | 10.67 km |
| Loharki | North | 10.68 km |
| Ramdeora | East | 13.29 km |
| Naya Malka | North-East | 13.80 km |
| Chhayan-i | North | 13.85 km |
| Orhaniya | South-West | 14.39 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kala
Public transport in the Kala 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 79.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Kala is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Kala is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kala
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kala 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 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kala
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kala village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Kala
Where is Kala located?
Kala village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kala?
The Gram Panchayat of Kala is Khetolai.
What is the pincode of Kala?
The pincode of Kala is 345031.