Khuhra - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Khuhra is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 55 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Madhopura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuhra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuhra is 086321. The village covers a total geographical area of 3192 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Khuhra 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 Khuhra

According to the 2011 Census, Khuhra village had a total population of 1,431 people, including 777 males and 654 females, living in 230 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.07%, with male literacy at 55.50% and female literacy at 11.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuhra

Khuhra 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 Khuhra

Khuhra 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 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Khuhra is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Khuhra is about 80 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 Khuhra

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

Health Facilities in Khuhra

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

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