Keraliya - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Keraliya is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 70 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Neran serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keraliya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keraliya is 086317. The village covers a total geographical area of 3601 hectares and falls under the 345031 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

Keraliya 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 Keraliya

As per Census 2011, Keraliya village has a total population of 1,175 people, consisting of 610 males and 565 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 292 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 391 literate and 784 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 53 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keraliya

Keraliya 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 Keraliya

Keraliya 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 50.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Keraliya is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Keraliya is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keraliya

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

Health Facilities in Keraliya

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

FAQs about Keraliya