Pur - Sanchore, Jalore

Pur is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from Sanchore and around 140 km from Jalor. Pur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pur is 089726. The village covers a total geographical area of 1333.13 hectares and falls under the 343041 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Pur

According to the 2011 Census, Pur village had a total population of 3,583 people, including 1,879 males and 1,704 females, living in 606 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.44%, with male literacy at 74.23% and female literacy at 39.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 594.

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

Nearby Villages of Pur

Pur 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 Pur

Public transport in the Pur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dugdol, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 162.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Pur is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Pur is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pur

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

Health Facilities in Pur

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

FAQs about Pur