Mandai Village - 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:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,934 1,026 908
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 369 190 179
Scheduled Castes (SC) 883 476 407
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 47 28 19
Literate Population 989 641 348
Illiterate Population 945 385 560

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Rawri ChakSouth-West3.21 km
SanjeetNorth-West3.64 km
KalijalSouth-West5.31 km
Chak HarwaSouth-East5.31 km
DeokaEast5.87 km
Sangram Ki DhaniNorth-West6.69 km
HarwaSouth-East6.88 km
NeembaSouth-West6.94 km
Mati Ka GolNorth-East7.15 km
BhiyasarNorth8.05 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station Yes Available within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Mandai

Where is Mandai located?

Mandai village is located in Fatehgarh Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mandai?

Mandai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mandai?

The pincode of Mandai is 345027.

What is the population of Mandai?

Mandai has a total population of 1,934, including 1,026 males and 908 females.

How many households are there in Mandai?

There are 351 households in Mandai.

What is the literacy rate in Mandai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mandai is 51.14%. Male literacy is 62.48% and female literacy is 38.33%.