Pochheena - Sam, Jaisalmer

Pochheena is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 130 km from Jaisalmer and around 130 km from Jaisalmer. Pocheena serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pochheena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pochheena is 086148. The village covers a total geographical area of 14568 hectares and falls under the 345034 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 130 km away.

Pochheena 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 Pochheena

According to the 2011 Census, Pochheena village had a total population of 816 people, including 494 males and 322 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 652 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 75.96% and female literacy at 37.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 65, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Pochheena

Pochheena 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 Pochheena

Pochheena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisingder, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Pochheena is about 130 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pochheena

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

Health Facilities in Pochheena

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

FAQs about Pochheena