Lamba - Bilara, Jodhpur

Lamba is a village situated in the Bilara tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilara and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Lamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lamba is 085771. The village covers a total geographical area of 3037.23 hectares and falls under the 342605 pincode. Bilara is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Lamba

As per Census 2011, Lamba village has a total population of 4,178 people, consisting of 2,110 males and 2,068 females. The village has 722 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 688 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,310 literate and 1,868 illiterate residents. Additionally, 510 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Lamba are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,1782,1102,068
Child Population (0–6 yrs)688350338
Scheduled Castes (SC)510254256
Literate Population2,3101,450860
Illiterate Population1,8686601,208

Nearby Villages of Lamba

Lamba 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Matwalon Ki DhaniSouth-West2.62 km
Ram NagarWest3.42 km
KanawasiyaWest4.00 km
BhaviNorth-East4.54 km
JambanagarNorth-West5.31 km
BalaSouth-West5.40 km
GoojrawasSouth7.04 km
RawarWest7.05 km
MalkosaniSouth-East7.12 km
Bari KhurdSouth-East7.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Lamba

Lamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pipar Road Jn, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilara to Lamba is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Lamba is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lamba

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Lamba

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Lamba

Where is Lamba located?

Lamba village is located in Bilara Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Lamba?

Lamba is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Lamba?

The pincode of Lamba is 342605.

What is the population of Lamba?

Lamba has a total population of 4,178, including 2,110 males and 2,068 females.

How many households are there in Lamba?

There are 722 households in Lamba.

What is the literacy rate in Lamba?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Lamba is 55.29%. Male literacy is 68.72% and female literacy is 41.59%.