Chakrau Village - Sam, Jaisalmer
Chakrau is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 146 km from Jaisalmer and around 146 km from Jaisalmer. Shahgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakrau village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakrau is 085861. The village covers a total geographical area of 2344 hectares and falls under the 345033 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 146 km away.
Chakrau village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chakrau
Chakrau 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodrau | North | 4.47 km |
| Birma | South-West | 5.03 km |
| Bhinda Deslonwala | South-East | 5.27 km |
| Vandri Khara | South | 5.34 km |
| Thoohar | North-West | 5.47 km |
| Bhinda Mangaliyowala | North-East | 6.53 km |
| Jhanda Madhoojowala | North-East | 6.79 km |
| Bhinda Khara | South-East | 7.27 km |
| Chandrau | West | 9.82 km |
| Mahwa | North | 10.19 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Chakrau
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chakrau. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Chakrau is about 146 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Chakrau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chakrau village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within <1 km |
Health Facilities in Chakrau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chakrau village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chakrau
Where is Chakrau located?
Chakrau village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chakrau?
The Gram Panchayat of Chakrau is Shahgarh.
What is the pincode of Chakrau?
The pincode of Chakrau is 345033.