Malkot - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Malkot is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 63 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Khelana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Malkot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Malkot is 086387. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.75 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

Malkot 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 Malkot

According to the 2011 Census, Malkot village had a total population of 171 people, including 87 males and 84 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 28.37%, with male literacy at 47.14% and female literacy at 9.86%.

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

Nearby Villages of Malkot

Malkot 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 Malkot

Public transport in the Malkot 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 68.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Malkot is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Malkot is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Malkot

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

Health Facilities in Malkot

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

FAQs about Malkot