Thal - Marwar Junction, Pali

Thal is a village situated in the Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwar Junction and around 69 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Jhinjhardi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thal is 090957. The village covers a total geographical area of 710 hectares and falls under the 306103 pincode. Sojat is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Thal

As per Census 2011, Thal village has a total population of 621 people, consisting of 317 males and 304 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 272 literate and 349 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population621317304
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975443
Scheduled Castes (SC)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population27217597
Illiterate Population349142207

Nearby Villages of Thal

Thal 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)
JeejardiNorth-East2.53 km
MudiyaSouth-West2.53 km
SeenchiyawasSouth-East2.59 km
DhareshwarEast4.04 km
KantaliyaNorth-West4.36 km
Rad JhalraSouth-East5.03 km
MelapWest5.36 km
JhambudaSouth5.68 km
SaranSouth-West5.68 km
Baraton Ka OdaSouth6.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thal

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Thal. The nearest railway station is Goram Ghat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojat to Thal is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Thal is about 69 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Thal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Thal

Where is Thal located?

Thal village is located in Marwar Junction Tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thal?

The Gram Panchayat of Thal is Jhinjhardi.

What is the pincode of Thal?

The pincode of Thal is 306103.

What is the population of Thal?

Thal has a total population of 621, including 317 males and 304 females.

How many households are there in Thal?

There are 116 households in Thal.

What is the literacy rate in Thal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thal is 43.80%. Male literacy is 55.21% and female literacy is 31.91%.