Ankhol - Chitalwana, Jalore

Ankhol is a village situated in the Chitalwana tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from Sanchore and around 113 km from Jalor. Jodhawas serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ankhol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ankhol is 089594. The village covers a total geographical area of 1308.13 hectares and falls under the 343040 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Ankhol village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sanchore Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ankhol

According to the 2011 Census, Ankhol village had a total population of 2,120 people, including 1,119 males and 1,001 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.82%, with male literacy at 79.52% and female literacy at 37.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 184, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

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

Nearby Villages of Ankhol

Ankhol 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 Ankhol

Ankhol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Bhinmal, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 146.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Ankhol is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Ankhol is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ankhol

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

Health Facilities in Ankhol

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

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