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introduction
BACK
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Jaisalmer is located in the heart of the
district and western part of Rajasthan state at 260
55’
north latitude and 700 55’ longitude at an altitude
of 242 M above MSL.This is one of the largest district in
the country. It is close to Indo-Pakistan border. Jaisalmer
is located at 620 Km from Jaipur, 295 Km from Jodhpur. The
nearest town to Jaisalmer is Pokran at a distance of 110
Km North east directionand Barmer 160 Km in the south east
direction.
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The
city is served by NH15 (Pathankot to Kandla via Faizilka,
Ganganagar)
The main issues to be considered are
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Impact of IGNP shall enhance the economic activities in
the town.
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The rich heritage of the town shall continue to attract
more and more tourists and tourist facilities have to be
provided in future.
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The new bypass road and link road should be constructed
for free flow of regional traffic.
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Proper transport terminals such as bus stand/ truck
stand should be developed.
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Jaisalmer Fort
Patwon ki Haveli |
The population of City as per Census Report is as under:-
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S.No. |
Year |
Population |
Growth Rate |
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1. |
1971 |
16578 souls
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98.25 |
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2. |
1981 |
22041 souls |
32.95 |
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3. |
1991 |
38735 souls |
75.74 |
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4. |
2001 |
57537 souls |
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To improve infrastructure facilities in the city,
proposals for augmentation of Water Supply (Rs 96.15 Crores),
Sewerage (Rs.34.63 Crores), Drainage (Rs.5.34 Crores) and
Solid waste management (Rs.1.82 Crores) has been identified by
concerned line agency / District Administration. Total cost of
proposal is Rs. 137.94 Crores. District Collector is working
for identifying the total likely investments based on the priority
works and deficiencies in the infrastructure sectors in consultation
with public representatives including other
infrastructure development works.
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