Malka Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer
Malka is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Loharki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malka village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Malka is 086277. The village covers a total geographical area of 1670.2 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.
Malka 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.
Nearby Villages of Malka
Malka 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Loharki | North | 3.84 km |
| Kala | South | 6.83 km |
| Chhayan-i | North-East | 8.35 km |
| Bardena | North | 9.36 km |
| Mawa | East | 10.31 km |
| Naya Malka | North-East | 11.56 km |
| Nawatala | West | 11.70 km |
| Khetolai | South-West | 12.23 km |
| Chandsar | North | 12.48 km |
| Chacha | South | 13.59 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Malka
Malka 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 78.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Malka is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Malka is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Malka
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Malka village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Malka
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Malka village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Malka
Where is Malka located?
Malka village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Malka?
The Gram Panchayat of Malka is Loharki.
What is the pincode of Malka?
The pincode of Malka is 345023.