Sada - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Sada is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 147 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Sada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sada is 086264. The village covers a total geographical area of 2414 hectares and falls under the 342301 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Sada 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 Sada

According to the 2011 Census, Sada village had a total population of 1,165 people, including 612 males and 553 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.78%, with male literacy at 77.55% and female literacy at 39.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,165612553
Child Population (0–6 yrs)265131134
Scheduled Castes (SC)1929795
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population538373165
Illiterate Population627239388

Nearby Villages of Sada

Sada 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Naya MalkaWest4.19 km
JesairiNorth-East4.51 km
MasalaNorth5.85 km
Udawat NagarSouth-East5.86 km
TekraNorth-East7.02 km
Narayan HariEast9.19 km
MawaSouth-West9.54 km
SujasarSouth-East10.34 km
Chhayan-iWest10.92 km
GalarSouth-East11.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sada

Public transport in the Sada is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ramdevra, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within <1 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Sada is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Sada is about 147 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sada

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sada

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Sada

Where is Sada located?

Sada village is located in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sada?

Sada is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sada?

The pincode of Sada is 342301.

What is the population of Sada?

Sada had a total population of 1,165, including 612 males and 553 females.

How many households are there in Sada?

Sada had 168 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sada?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sada was 59.78%. Male literacy was 77.55% and female literacy was 39.38%.