Khyala - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Khyala is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Rama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khyala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khyala is 086547. The village covers a total geographical area of 2384.97 hectares and falls under the 345034 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

Khyala 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 Khyala

According to the 2011 Census, Khyala village had a total population of 720 people, including 378 males and 342 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.62%, with male literacy at 79.23% and female literacy at 49.23%.

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

Nearby Villages of Khyala

Khyala 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 Khyala

Khyala 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 38.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Khyala is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khyala

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

Health Facilities in Khyala

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

FAQs about Khyala