Mawa - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Mawa is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Ramdeora serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mawa is 086275. The village covers a total geographical area of 9187 hectares and falls under the 345023 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mawa 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 Mawa

According to the 2011 Census, Mawa village had a total population of 835 people, including 448 males and 387 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.46%, with male literacy at 63.68% and female literacy at 28.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 244, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

Nearby Villages of Mawa

Mawa 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 Mawa

Public transport in the Mawa is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ramdevra, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Mawa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Mawa is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mawa

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

Health Facilities in Mawa

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

FAQs about Mawa