Geraja - Sam, Jaisalmer

Geraja is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 145 km from Jaisalmer and around 145 km from Jaisalmer. Shahgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Geraja village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Geraja is 085866. The village covers a total geographical area of 10835 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 145 km away.

Geraja 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.

Population of Geraja

According to the 2011 Census, Geraja village had a total population of 61 people, including 27 males and 34 females, living in 15 households. The sex ratio was 1,259 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 3.70%, with male literacy at 8.33%.

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

Nearby Villages of Geraja

Geraja 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 Geraja

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Geraja. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Geraja is about 145 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Geraja

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

Health Facilities in Geraja

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

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