Keeta - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Keeta is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 45 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Keeta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keeta is 086486. The village covers a total geographical area of 11717 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Keeta 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 Keeta

As per Census 2011, Keeta village has a total population of 2,533 people, consisting of 1,333 males and 1,200 females. The village has 457 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 575 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 855 literate and 1,678 illiterate residents. Additionally, 136 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,002 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Keeta are given below:

Nearby Villages of Keeta

Keeta 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 Keeta

Keeta 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 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Keeta is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keeta

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

Health Facilities in Keeta

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

FAQs about Keeta