Ujla - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Ujla is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 127 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Ujlan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ujla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ujla is 086299. The village covers a total geographical area of 3000 hectares and falls under the 345021 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Ujla 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 Ujla

According to the 2011 Census, Ujla village had a total population of 2,351 people, including 1,211 males and 1,140 females, living in 423 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.43%, with male literacy at 81.98% and female literacy at 45.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 159.

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

Nearby Villages of Ujla

Ujla 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 Ujla

Ujla 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 90.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Ujla is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Ujla is about 127 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ujla

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

Health Facilities in Ujla

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

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