Categories in Pokhran
Auto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicMotorcycle DealerNew car dealersTire ShopCement SupplierFarmingMarble SupplierStone CutterWater filter supplierWholesalersClothing storesJewelers and watchesMen's clothingShoe storesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeGurudwaraHindu templeMosquesNon-Profit OrganizationReligionReligious DestinationCell phone accessory storeElectronics Repair ShopElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopBuilding Materials StoreConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCoaching CenterCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolGeneral education schoolGovernment SchoolHigh SchoolHome HelpMiddle School
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Pokhran
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 97 |
| Education | 76 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Hindu temple | 64 |
| Electronics stores | 50 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 39 |
| Clothing stores | 36 |
| Shopping other | 33 |
| Hotels and motels | 29 |
| Travel and transportation | 29 |
| Other accommodation | 28 |
Pokhran Facts
| Area | 8836.2 km² |
| Population | 365,229 |
| Male Population | 194,487 (53.3%) |
| Female Population | 170,742 (46.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +262.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +56.8% |
| Median Age | 19.9 years (Male: 19.6, Female: 20.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.92007, 71.91631 |
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Pokhran Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,835 | 171,639 | 232,967 | 341,727 | 365,229 |
| Population Density | 11.4 / km² | 19.4 / km² | 26.4 / km² | 38.7 / km² | 41.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pokhran Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 46.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhran | +238.9% | +99.1% | +46.7% |
| Rajasthan | +141.7% | +63.1% | +30.2% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pokhran Median Age
Median Age: 19.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhran | 19.9 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 19.6 yrs |
| Rajasthan | 22.4 yrs | 23 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Pokhran Population Density
Population Density: 41.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhran | 365,229 | 8,836.2 km² | 41.3 / km² |
| Rajasthan | 75.3 million | 342,463 km² | 220 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Pokhran Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Pokhran CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokhran | 480,600 tn | 1.32 tn | 54.4 tons/km² |
| Rajasthan | 105,422,055 tn | 1.4 tn | 307.8 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Pokhran CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 480,600 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 54.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8.3) |
| Earthquake | Low (2.5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11/98 | 10:13 AM | 5.2 | 23.4 km | 0 m | India-Pakistan border region | usgs.gov |
| 2/27/96 | 9:04 AM | 3.5 | 69.9 km | 33,000 m | Rajasthan, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/18/74 | 2:34 AM | 5 | 21.3 km | 0 m | Rajasthan, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Pokhran
Pokhran (Hindi: पोखरण) is a city and a municipality located in the Jaisalmer district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a remote location in the Thar Desert region and served as the test site for India's first underground nuclear weapon detonat..
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