Khelana - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Khelana is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Khelana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khelana is 086385. The village covers a total geographical area of 3156.69 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Khelana 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 Khelana

According to the 2011 Census, Khelana village had a total population of 588 people, including 331 males and 257 females, living in 107 households. The sex ratio was 776 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.21%, with male literacy at 61.80% and female literacy at 36.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Khelana

Khelana 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 Khelana

Khelana 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 66.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Khelana is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Khelana is about 82 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khelana

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

Health Facilities in Khelana

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

FAQs about Khelana