Pratapgarh - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Pratapgarh is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Dalpatpura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pratapgarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pratapgarh is 086360. The village covers a total geographical area of 1961 hectares and falls under the 345024 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Pratapgarh 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 Pratapgarh

According to the 2011 Census, Pratapgarh village had a total population of 452 people, including 248 males and 204 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 823 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.00%, with male literacy at 71.58% and female literacy at 28.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 172, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Nearby Villages of Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh 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 Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Pratapgarh is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Pratapgarh 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 Pratapgarh

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

Health Facilities in Pratapgarh

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

FAQs about Pratapgarh