Nokh - Bap, Phalodi

Nokh is a village situated in the Bap tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 115 km from Pokaran and around 225 km from Jaisalmer. Nokh village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nokh is 086247. The village covers a total geographical area of 11850 hectares and falls under the 342310 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Nokh

According to the 2011 Census, Nokh village had a total population of 4,790 people, including 2,507 males and 2,283 females, living in 821 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.62%, with male literacy at 68.25% and female literacy at 39.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 617, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Nokh

Nokh 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 Nokh

Nokh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bap, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Nokh is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Nokh is about 225 km, with the usual travel time around ~6.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nokh

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

Health Facilities in Nokh

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

FAQs about Nokh