Peshawas - Luni, Jodhpur

Peshawas is a village situated in the Luni tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Luni and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Jodhpur. Modi Joshiyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peshawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peshawas is 085688. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.63 hectares and falls under the 342027 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Peshawas

According to the 2011 Census, Peshawas village had a total population of 724 people, including 374 males and 350 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.55%, with male literacy at 68.20% and female literacy at 40.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 253, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Peshawas

Peshawas 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 Peshawas

Peshawas is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Salawas, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Peshawas is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peshawas

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

Health Facilities in Peshawas

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

FAQs about Peshawas