Lohta - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Lohta is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Bhadriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lohta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lohta is 086281. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173.63 hectares and falls under the 345031 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Lohta 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 Lohta

According to the 2011 Census, Lohta village had a total population of 345 people, including 196 males and 149 females, living in 58 households. The sex ratio was 760 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.19%, with male literacy at 45.45% and female literacy at 21.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Lohta

Lohta 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 Lohta

Public transport in the Lohta is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Lohta is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Lohta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lohta

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

Health Facilities in Lohta

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

FAQs about Lohta