Lawan - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Lawan is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 124 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Lawan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lawan is 086296. The village covers a total geographical area of 6555.64 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Lawan 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 Lawan

According to the 2011 Census, Lawan village had a total population of 3,456 people, including 1,798 males and 1,658 females, living in 549 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.94%, with male literacy at 72.01% and female literacy at 40.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 684, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 542.

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

Nearby Villages of Lawan

Lawan 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 Lawan

Public transport in the Lawan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Lawan is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Lawan is about 124 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lawan

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

Health Facilities in Lawan

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

FAQs about Lawan