Geraja

Geraja is a village located in Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 45km away from sub-district headquarter Fatehgarh (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Jaisalmer. As per 2009 stats, Adbala is the gram panchayat of Geraja village.

Here you can discover what makes Geraja unique in its vibrant Fatehgarh-Jaisalmer region. You’ll see Geraja’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Geraja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Geraja is 086535. The village spans a total geographical area of 2201 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 345001. Jaisalmer is nearest town to Geraja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Geraja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Geraja

Population of Geraja

According to the 2011 Census, Geraja has a total population of about 283, with approximately 150 males and 133 females. The sex ratio is around 886 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 9 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 45.58%, with male literacy at about 58.67% and female literacy near 30.83%. There are around 46 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Geraja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Geraja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Geraja. As per the 2011 stats, Geraja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Geraja

Knowing the nearby villages of Geraja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Geraja.

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