Soma Village - Sam, Jaisalmer
Soma is a village situated in the Sam tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 154 km from Jaisalmer and around 154 km from Jaisalmer. Harnau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soma village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Soma is 086055. The village covers a total geographical area of 1465.97 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 154 km away.
Soma 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 Soma
Soma 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Nichoowali | North | 2.91 km |
| Mungel | West | 3.41 km |
| Bhoon | North-East | 4.61 km |
| Khabdela | North-West | 6.94 km |
| Kiradwali | West | 7.35 km |
| Relna | North | 8.31 km |
| Murar | East | 9.17 km |
| Jiyau Khara | North-West | 9.34 km |
| Jhanda Meetha | North-East | 9.58 km |
| Jhalariya | West | 11.50 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Soma
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Soma. The nearest railway station is Munabao, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 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 Soma is about 154 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 Soma
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Soma 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 Soma
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Soma village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Soma
Where is Soma located?
Soma village is located in Sam Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Soma?
The Gram Panchayat of Soma is Harnau.
What is the pincode of Soma?
The pincode of Soma is 345001.