Mansar - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Mansar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 85 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Ola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mansar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mansar is 086379. The village covers a total geographical area of 566.11 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Mansar 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 Mansar

According to the 2011 Census, Mansar village had a total population of 415 people, including 220 males and 195 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.15%, with male literacy at 78.41% and female literacy at 42.95%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population415220195
Child Population (0–6 yrs)904446
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population20213864
Illiterate Population21382131

Nearby Villages of Mansar

Mansar 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
OlaNorth-West2.13 km
RatkuriyaSouth2.59 km
ArangSouth-East2.66 km
DewalpuraEast4.55 km
Shekhe Ka GaonSouth-West4.64 km
ChochraSouth-West5.33 km
RamdeopuraEast5.54 km
Khetsar (mangalsar)South-East5.64 km
OlechaWest5.75 km
MaloosarNorth-West6.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mansar

Public transport in the Mansar 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 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Mansar is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Mansar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mansar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Mansar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mansar

Where is Mansar located?

Mansar village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mansar?

The Gram Panchayat of Mansar is Ola.

What is the pincode of Mansar?

The pincode of Mansar is 345026.

What is the population of Mansar?

Mansar had a total population of 415, including 220 males and 195 females.

How many households are there in Mansar?

Mansar had 73 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mansar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mansar was 62.15%. Male literacy was 78.41% and female literacy was 42.95%.