All Information About Pokaran Subdistrict
Detailed information about Pokaran Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Pokaran is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Pokaran - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 575 |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| Census Code 2011 | 575 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 51 |
| Number of Villages | 198 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Jodhpur (Code: 63) |
| Assembly Constituency | Pokaran (Code: 636) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Pokaran | Pratap Puri ( 2023) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2028 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pokaran Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
303,662
M: 161,683
F: 141,979 |
| Rural |
280,108
M: 148,854
F: 131,254 |
| Urban |
23,554
M: 12,829
F: 10,725 |
Number of Households: 50,690
Population Distribution
Total: 303,662 (Male: 161,683, Female: 141,979)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 60,910 (Male: 32,347, Female: 28,563)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 42,917 (Male: 22,682, Female: 20,235)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 17,503 (Male: 9,262, Female: 8,241)
Literate Population
Total: 135,166 (Male: 92,204, Female: 42,962)
Illiterate Population
Total: 168,496 (Male: 69,479, Female: 99,017)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 135,326 (Male: 79,505, Female: 55,821)
Main Workers
Total: 75,748 (Male: 56,437, Female: 19,311)
Marginal Workers
Total: 59,578 (Male: 23,068, Female: 36,510)
Non-Workers
Total: 168,336 (Male: 82,178, Female: 86,158)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 41,916 (Male: 28,442, Female: 13,474)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,432 (Male: 4,404, Female: 2,028)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,030 (Male: 1,438, Female: 592)
- Other Workers: 25,370 (Male: 22,153, Female: 3,217)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 34,776 (Male: 13,486, Female: 21,290)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,534 (Male: 5,603, Female: 8,931)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,130 (Male: 299, Female: 831)
- Other Workers: 9,138 (Male: 3,680, Female: 5,458)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Pokaran Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
303,662
M: 161,683
F: 141,979 |
| Rural |
280,108
M: 148,854
F: 131,254 |
| Urban |
23,554
M: 12,829
F: 10,725 |
Number of Households: 50,690
Population Distribution
Total: 303,662 (Male: 161,683, Female: 141,979)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 60,910 (Male: 32,347, Female: 28,563)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 42,917 (Male: 22,682, Female: 20,235)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 17,503 (Male: 9,262, Female: 8,241)
Literate Population
Total: 135,166 (Male: 92,204, Female: 42,962)
Illiterate Population
Total: 168,496 (Male: 69,479, Female: 99,017)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 135,326 (Male: 79,505, Female: 55,821)
Main Workers
Total: 75,748 (Male: 56,437, Female: 19,311)
Marginal Workers
Total: 59,578 (Male: 23,068, Female: 36,510)
Non-Workers
Total: 168,336 (Male: 82,178, Female: 86,158)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 41,916 (Male: 28,442, Female: 13,474)
- Agricultural Laborers: 6,432 (Male: 4,404, Female: 2,028)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,030 (Male: 1,438, Female: 592)
- Other Workers: 25,370 (Male: 22,153, Female: 3,217)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 34,776 (Male: 13,486, Female: 21,290)
- Agricultural Laborers: 14,534 (Male: 5,603, Female: 8,931)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,130 (Male: 299, Female: 831)
- Other Workers: 9,138 (Male: 3,680, Female: 5,458)
Grampanchayat List of Pokaran Tehsil/Taluka
Pokaran Tehsil comprises 51 Gram Panchayats and 198 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Pokaran. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pokaran
Pokaran is located in the Jaisalmer District of Rajasthan State, India.
Pokaran Tehsil has 198 villages.
Pokaran has a total of 51 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Pokaran is 303,662.
In Pokaran, there are 161,683 males and 141,979 females.
There are 60,910 children in Pokaran, comprising 32,347 males and 28,563 females.
In Pokaran, the literate population is 135,166 (92,204 males and 42,962 females). The illiterate population is 168,496 (69,479 males and 99,017 females).