Kelawa - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Kelawa is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 118 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Kelawa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelawa is 086305. The village covers a total geographical area of 3453.14 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kelawa 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 Kelawa

According to the 2011 Census, Kelawa village had a total population of 1,639 people, including 873 males and 766 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.08%, with male literacy at 71.07% and female literacy at 31.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kelawa

Kelawa 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 Kelawa

Kelawa 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 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Kelawa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Kelawa is about 118 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelawa

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

Health Facilities in Kelawa

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

FAQs about Kelawa