Mehrajot - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Mehrajot is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 52 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Uttam Nagar Mukhyalaya Karada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehrajot village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehrajot is 086496. The village covers a total geographical area of 2267.67 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Mehrajot 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 Mehrajot

According to the 2011 Census, Mehrajot village had a total population of 572 people, including 304 males and 268 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 882 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.99%, with male literacy at 76.02% and female literacy at 21.26%.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehrajot

Mehrajot 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 Mehrajot

Public transport in the Mehrajot is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jetha Chandan, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Mehrajot is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehrajot

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

Health Facilities in Mehrajot

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

FAQs about Mehrajot