Kathora - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Kathora is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Seetorai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathora is 086545. The village covers a total geographical area of 1851.4 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Kathora 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 Kathora

According to the 2011 Census, Kathora village had a total population of 392 people, including 219 males and 173 females, living in 79 households. The sex ratio was 790 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.76%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 37.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathora

Kathora 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 Kathora

Kathora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Kathora is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathora

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

Health Facilities in Kathora

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

FAQs about Kathora