Sanawara - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Sanawara is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Sanawara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanawara is 086315. The village covers a total geographical area of 8552.04 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Sanawara 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 Sanawara

According to the 2011 Census, Sanawara village had a total population of 1,947 people, including 1,075 males and 872 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 811 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.50%, with male literacy at 67.93% and female literacy at 20.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 520, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 17.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanawara

Sanawara 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 Sanawara

Sanawara 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 57.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Sanawara is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Sanawara is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanawara

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

Health Facilities in Sanawara

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

FAQs about Sanawara