Hotiya Village - Sam, Jaisalmer
Hotiya is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 175 km from Jaisalmer and around 175 km from Jaisalmer. Harnau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hotiya village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Hotiya is 086047. The village covers a total geographical area of 1409.42 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 175 km away.
Hotiya 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 Hotiya
Hotiya 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Patanwali | North-West | 3.81 km |
| Relna | South-East | 4.94 km |
| Khabdela | South | 6.17 km |
| Bhiloi | West | 6.89 km |
| Jhanda Meetha | South-East | 7.27 km |
| Jiyau Khara | South-West | 7.32 km |
| Dhaloowal | West | 7.85 km |
| Kalau | West | 8.78 km |
| Harda | North | 9.02 km |
| Gajau | North-West | 9.40 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Hotiya
Public transport in the Hotiya 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 77.1 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 Hotiya is about 175 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Hotiya
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Hotiya village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Hotiya
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Hotiya village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Hotiya
Where is Hotiya located?
Hotiya village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hotiya?
The Gram Panchayat of Hotiya is Harnau.
What is the pincode of Hotiya?
The pincode of Hotiya is 345001.