Gajau - Sam, Jaisalmer
Gajau is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 200 km from Jaisalmer and around 200 km from Jaisalmer. Harnau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gajau village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Gajau is 086033. The village covers a total geographical area of 1776.94 hectares and falls under the 345033 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 200 km away.
Gajau 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 Gajau
Gajau 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Babuwali | South-West | 3.24 km |
| Harda | East | 4.53 km |
| Kuntara | West | 5.82 km |
| Patanwali | South | 6.33 km |
| Dhaloowal | South-West | 7.85 km |
| Asoda | West | 8.86 km |
| Shahra | North | 8.98 km |
| Mehnau | North-East | 8.98 km |
| Hotiya | South-East | 9.40 km |
| Harnau | East | 10.62 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Gajau
Gajau is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Gajau is about 200 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Gajau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gajau village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Gajau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gajau village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Gajau
Where is Gajau located?
Gajau village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Gajau?
The Gram Panchayat of Gajau is Harnau.
What is the pincode of Gajau?
The pincode of Gajau is 345033.