Mandai - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Mandai is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Mandai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mandai is 086601. The village covers a total geographical area of 6123.94 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Mandai 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 Mandai

As per Census 2011, Mandai village has a total population of 1,934 people, consisting of 1,026 males and 908 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 884 females per 1,000 males. There are 369 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 989 literate and 945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 883 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mandai

Mandai 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 Mandai

Mandai 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 51.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Mandai is about 80 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 Mandai

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

Health Facilities in Mandai

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

FAQs about Mandai