Nichoowali Village - Sam, Jaisalmer
Nichoowali is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 149 km from Jaisalmer and around 149 km from Jaisalmer. Harnau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nichoowali village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nichoowali is 086056. The village covers a total geographical area of 1450.99 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 149 km away.
Nichoowali 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 Nichoowali
Nichoowali 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhoon | East | 2.50 km |
| Soma | South | 2.91 km |
| Mungel | South-West | 4.09 km |
| Khabdela | North-West | 4.86 km |
| Relna | North | 5.41 km |
| Jhanda Meetha | North-East | 6.85 km |
| Jiyau Khara | North-West | 7.99 km |
| Murar | East | 8.18 km |
| Kiradwali | West | 8.30 km |
| Hotiya | North | 9.77 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Nichoowali
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nichoowali. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.6 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 Nichoowali is about 149 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nichoowali
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nichoowali 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 Nichoowali
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nichoowali 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 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Nichoowali
Where is Nichoowali located?
Nichoowali village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nichoowali?
The Gram Panchayat of Nichoowali is Harnau.
What is the pincode of Nichoowali?
The pincode of Nichoowali is 345001.