Rajala - Lohawat, Phalodi

Rajala is a village situated in the Lohawat tehsil of Phalodi district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 42 km from Phalodi and around 120 km from Jodhpur. Sadari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajala is 084438. The village covers a total geographical area of 909.39 hectares and falls under the 342302 pincode. Phalodi is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Rajala 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 Rajala

As per Census 2011, Rajala village has a total population of 2,015 people, consisting of 1,022 males and 993 females. The village has 406 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 407 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 871 literate and 1,144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 561 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0151,022993
Child Population (0–6 yrs)407203204
Scheduled Castes (SC)561289272
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472225
Literate Population871595276
Illiterate Population1,144427717

Nearby Villages of Rajala

Rajala 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)
SadriSouth2.09 km
Chikni NariWest2.54 km
MagraNorth-East3.55 km
Fateh SagarSouth-West3.77 km
Chutar NagarNorth-West4.28 km
Himmat NagarNorth-West4.95 km
Indra NagarSouth-West4.97 km
Deepawat NagarSouth5.06 km
DhelanaEast5.84 km
Pashchimi DhaniNorth-West5.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajala

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rajala. The nearest railway station is Marwar Lohwat, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phalodi to Rajala is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jodhpur to Rajala is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Rajala

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

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

FAQs about Rajala

Where is Rajala located?

Rajala village is located in Lohawat Tehsil, Phalodi district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Rajala?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajala is Sadari.

What is the pincode of Rajala?

The pincode of Rajala is 342302.

What is the population of Rajala?

Rajala has a total population of 2,015, including 1,022 males and 993 females.

How many households are there in Rajala?

There are 406 households in Rajala.

What is the literacy rate in Rajala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajala is 43.23%. Male literacy is 58.22% and female literacy is 27.79%.