Indian Village Directory

Khara Village

Khara is an inhabited village in Pokaran Tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 086202, the Census 2011 record lists 572 people in 105 households and the reported area is 8,313.31 hectares. The local references include Jaisalmer CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pokaran at about 160 km.

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Quick answer: Khara is a village in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 086202 and 572 people in 105 households.
Village Code086202
Population572
Households105
Area8,313.31 hectares
Nearest TownPokaran

Key Village Facts

Village
Khara
Census Village Code
086202
State
Rajasthan
State Census Code
08
District
Jaisalmer
District Census Code
114
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pokaran
Sub-district Census Code
00575
CD Block
Jaisalmer
Households
105
Population
572
Male Population
300
Female Population
272
Sex Ratio
906.67
Area
8,313.31 hectares
Area
83.13 sq km
Nearest Town
Pokaran
Nearest Town Distance
160 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
345028
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Khara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 572 people, 8,313.31 hectares of reported area and Pokaran as the nearest town reference for Khara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictJaisalmer
TehsilPokaran
CD BlockJaisalmer
  • Khara falls under Pokaran Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
  • The Census village code is 086202.
  • The record lists 572 people living in 105 households.
  • The reported village area is 8,313.31 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pokaran.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density6.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.45 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share3.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share28.67%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share88.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Khara in the official administrative record. Census village code 086202 and Jaisalmer CD Block.

State Census Code
08
District Census Code
114
Sub-district Census Code
00575
Village Census Code
086202
CD Block Code
0120
CD Block Name
Jaisalmer

Location and Distance

Pokaran is the nearest town listed for Khara, about 160 km away. Jaisalmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 170 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pokaran
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
160 km
District Headquarter
Jaisalmer
Distance from District Headquarter
170 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pokaran
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
160 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajasthan
Nearest Town
Pokaran
Distance from Nearest Town
160 km
Total Geographical Area
8,313.31 hectares
Area
83.13 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 572 people in 105 households, with 300 male residents and 272 female residents. The average household size is 5.45, and SC share is 3.32% and ST share is 28.67% for Khara. Population density works out to about 6.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
105
Total Population
572
Male Population
300
Female Population
272
Sex Ratio
906.67
Average Household Size
5.45
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
8
SC Female Population
11
SC Population Share
3.32
ST Population
164
ST Male Population
85
ST Female Population
79
ST Population Share
28.67
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Khara list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Khara include treated tap water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6,456.63 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
792.79 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Khara include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Khara include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Khara show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Chana, net sown area is 891.95 hectares and irrigated land is 792.79 hectares (88.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Second
Guar
Agricultural Commodities Third
Chana
Forest Area In Hectares
500.5 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
464.23
Net Area Sown In Hectares
891.95
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
99.16 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
792.79

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Khara

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 345028 Jaisalmer Pokaran Nachna Nachna Nachna, Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345028

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Khara village located?

Khara is in Pokaran Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India.

Which district is Khara village in?

Khara village is in Jaisalmer district.

Which state is Khara village in?

Khara village is in Rajasthan.

Which tehsil is Khara under?

Khara comes under Pokaran Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Khara?

The Census village code of Khara is 086202.

What is the population of Khara village?

The village record lists 572 people and 105 households for Khara.

How many households are in Khara village?

The village record lists 105 households for Khara.

What is the male and female population of Khara?

The record lists 300 male residents and 272 female residents for Khara.

What is the sex ratio of Khara village?

The sex ratio of Khara is 906.67 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Khara village?

The reported geographical area of Khara is 8,313.31 hectares.

What is the population density of Khara village?

The approximate population density of Khara is 6.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Khara?

The nearest town listed for Khara is Pokaran, about 160 km away.

How far is Khara from the district headquarters?

Khara is about 170 km from Jaisalmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Khara from the sub-district headquarters?

Khara is about 160 km from Pokaran, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Khara?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Khara.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Khara?

For Khara, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Chana, net sown area is 891.95 hectares and irrigated land is 792.79 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Khara?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Khara. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Khara.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.