Kundhau Village - Sam, Jaisalmer
Kundhau is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 192 km from Jaisalmer and around 192 km from Jaisalmer. Mandhla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundhau village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundhau is 086021. The village covers a total geographical area of 1245.65 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 192 km away.
Kundhau 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 Kundhau
Kundhau 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Buranwali | South-East | 3.25 km |
| Lalewali | East | 3.51 km |
| Asooda | South-West | 4.82 km |
| Butoi Jeevanwali | South-East | 6.13 km |
| Mehna | North | 7.81 km |
| Badhwa | North | 7.84 km |
| Bichhiya | South | 8.04 km |
| Lohar | West | 8.12 km |
| Butoi Rahimwali | South-East | 8.32 km |
| Tharoi | South-West | 8.32 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kundhau
Kundhau 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 98.9 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 Kundhau is about 192 km, with a usual travel time of around ~5.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kundhau
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kundhau village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kundhau
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kundhau 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 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kundhau
Where is Kundhau located?
Kundhau village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kundhau?
The Gram Panchayat of Kundhau is Mandhla.
What is the pincode of Kundhau?
The pincode of Kundhau is 345001.