Ranjeetpura - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Ranjeetpura is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Jaimalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ranjeetpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ranjeetpura is 086359. The village covers a total geographical area of 889 hectares and falls under the 345024 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Ranjeetpura 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 Ranjeetpura

According to the 2011 Census, Ranjeetpura village had a total population of 245 people, including 133 males and 112 females, living in 43 households. The sex ratio was 842 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.64%, with male literacy at 79.21% and female literacy at 39.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Ranjeetpura

Ranjeetpura 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 Ranjeetpura

Ranjeetpura 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 79.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Ranjeetpura is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Ranjeetpura 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 Ranjeetpura

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

Health Facilities in Ranjeetpura

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

FAQs about Ranjeetpura