Chelak - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Chelak is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Chelak village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chelak is 086542. The village covers a total geographical area of 1133.37 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Chelak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chelak

According to the 2011 Census, Chelak village had a total population of 1,380 people, including 743 males and 637 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.99%, with male literacy at 73.58% and female literacy at 36.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 777, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chelak

Chelak 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chelak

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Chelak. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Chelak is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chelak

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

Health Facilities in Chelak

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

FAQs about Chelak