Morani - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Morani is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Morani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morani is 086292. The village covers a total geographical area of 3755.55 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Morani 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 Morani

As per Census 2011, Morani village has a total population of 1,180 people, consisting of 614 males and 566 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males. There are 250 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 493 literate and 687 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Morani are given below:

Nearby Villages of Morani

Morani 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 Morani

Morani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pokran, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Morani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Morani is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Morani

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

Health Facilities in Morani

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

FAQs about Morani