Rasla - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Rasla is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 43 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Rasla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rasla is 086492. The village covers a total geographical area of 6235.68 hectares and falls under the 345001 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Rasla 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 Rasla

According to the 2011 Census, Rasla village had a total population of 1,047 people, including 542 males and 505 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.53%, with male literacy at 75.66% and female literacy at 46.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Rasla

Rasla 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 Rasla

Rasla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Rasla is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rasla

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

Health Facilities in Rasla

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

FAQs about Rasla