Nanda - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Nanda is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Kapuriya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nanda is 086571. The village covers a total geographical area of 807.62 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 90 km away.

Nanda 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 Nanda

According to the 2011 Census, Nanda village had a total population of 356 people, including 183 males and 173 females, living in 60 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.23%, with male literacy at 69.80% and female literacy at 40.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165.

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

Nearby Villages of Nanda

Nanda 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 Nanda

Nanda 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 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Nanda is about 90 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nanda

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

Health Facilities in Nanda

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

FAQs about Nanda