Phalna - Sanchore, Jalore

Phalna is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 5 km from Sanchore and around 149 km from Jalor. Hadetar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phalna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phalna is 089722. The village covers a total geographical area of 364 hectares and falls under the 343041 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Phalna 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 Phalna

According to the 2011 Census, Phalna village had a total population of 961 people, including 528 males and 433 females, living in 155 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.77%, with male literacy at 72.52% and female literacy at 37.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 20, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Phalna

Phalna 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 Phalna

Phalna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dugdol, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 167.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Phalna is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Phalna is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phalna

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

Health Facilities in Phalna

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

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