Jeriya - Lohawat, Phalodi

Jeriya is a village situated in the Lohawat tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from Osian and around 110 km from Jodhpur. Jeriya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jeriya is 084500. The village covers a total geographical area of 1214 hectares and falls under the 342302 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Jeriya

According to the 2011 Census, Jeriya village had a total population of 1,046 people, including 548 males and 498 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.66%, with male literacy at 60.71% and female literacy at 19.73%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Jeriya

Jeriya 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 Jeriya

Jeriya is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Jeriya is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Jeriya is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jeriya

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

Health Facilities in Jeriya

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

FAQs about Jeriya