Lakha - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Lakha is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Lakha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lakha is 086593. The village covers a total geographical area of 6821 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 125 km away.

Lakha 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 Lakha

According to the 2011 Census, Lakha village had a total population of 3,766 people, including 1,984 males and 1,782 females, living in 569 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.62%, with male literacy at 80.50% and female literacy at 42.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 109.

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

Nearby Villages of Lakha

Lakha 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 Lakha

Lakha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhachhbar, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Lakha is about 125 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lakha

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

Health Facilities in Lakha

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

FAQs about Lakha