Neran Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Neran is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 61 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Neran village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neran is 086318. The village covers a total geographical area of 6259 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

Neran 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 Neran

As per Census 2011, Neran village has a total population of 1,501 people, consisting of 787 males and 714 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 323 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 672 literate and 829 illiterate residents. Additionally, 263 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Neran

Neran 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 Neran

Neran is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shri Bhadriya Lathi, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Neran is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Neran is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neran

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

Health Facilities in Neran

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

FAQs about Neran