Lathi - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Lathi is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Lathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lathi is 086280. The village covers a total geographical area of 3666.08 hectares and falls under the 345031 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Lathi 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 Lathi

According to the 2011 Census, Lathi village had a total population of 3,587 people, including 1,885 males and 1,702 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.16%, with male literacy at 66.14% and female literacy at 33.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 712, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Lathi

Lathi 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 Lathi

Lathi 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 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Lathi is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Lathi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lathi

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

Health Facilities in Lathi

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

FAQs about Lathi