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

According to the 2011 Census, Mandai village had a total population of 1,934 people, including 1,026 males and 908 females, living in 351 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.19%, with male literacy at 76.67% and female literacy at 47.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 883, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

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