Sangar - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Sangar is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Sangar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangar is 086551. The village covers a total geographical area of 6378.6 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

Sangar 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 Sangar

As per Census 2011, Sangar village has a total population of 1,472 people, consisting of 776 males and 696 females. The village has 264 households and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males. There are 253 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 745 literate and 727 illiterate residents. Additionally, 140 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 121 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sangar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Sangar

Sangar 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 Sangar

Sangar 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 42.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Sangar is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sangar

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

Health Facilities in Sangar

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

FAQs about Sangar