Mungel Village - Sam, Jaisalmer
Mungel is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 153 km from Jaisalmer and around 153 km from Jaisalmer. Harnau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mungel village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Mungel is 086054. The village covers a total geographical area of 1448.41 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 153 km away.
Mungel 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 Mungel
Mungel 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Soma | East | 3.41 km |
| Nichoowali | North-East | 4.09 km |
| Kiradwali | West | 4.25 km |
| Khabdela | North | 5.14 km |
| Jiyau Khara | North-West | 6.45 km |
| Bhoon | East | 6.58 km |
| Jhalariya | West | 8.09 km |
| Relna | North-East | 8.22 km |
| Bichau | North-West | 8.95 km |
| Akanwali | West | 9.05 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Mungel
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Mungel. The nearest railway station is Munabao, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Mungel is about 153 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Mungel
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Mungel 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 >10 km |
Health Facilities in Mungel
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mungel 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Mungel
Where is Mungel located?
Mungel village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mungel?
The Gram Panchayat of Mungel is Harnau.
What is the pincode of Mungel?
The pincode of Mungel is 345001.