Peerau - Sam, Jaisalmer

Peerau is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 160 km from Jaisalmer and around 160 km from Jaisalmer. Shahgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peerau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peerau is 085840. The village covers a total geographical area of 2755 hectares and falls under the 345022 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 160 km away.

Peerau 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 Peerau

According to the 2011 Census, Peerau village had a total population of 59 people, including 28 males and 31 females, living in 13 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 2.17%, with female literacy at 4.17%.

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

Nearby Villages of Peerau

Peerau 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 Peerau

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Peerau. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Peerau is about 160 km, with a usual travel time of around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peerau

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

Health Facilities in Peerau

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

FAQs about Peerau