Seetorai - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Seetorai is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Seetorai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Seetorai is 086512. The village covers a total geographical area of 3461.69 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

Seetorai 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 Seetorai

As per Census 2011, Seetorai village has a total population of 1,030 people, consisting of 572 males and 458 females. The village has 196 households and a sex ratio of 800 females per 1,000 males. There are 181 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 437 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 82 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,030572458
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1819388
Scheduled Castes (SC)824042
Literate Population437328109
Illiterate Population593244349

Nearby Villages of Seetorai

Seetorai 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KathoraSouth-East4.53 km
UgawaNorth-West4.87 km
BhakhraniEast5.47 km
DigriSouth-West5.62 km
RamaSouth-East7.91 km
CheechaNorth-East7.94 km
SumliyaiSouth-East8.19 km
KorwaWest8.28 km
Narsingon Ki DhaniNorth-West9.41 km
BeenjotaSouth-West9.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Seetorai

Seetorai 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 28.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Seetorai 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 Seetorai

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Seetorai

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Seetorai

Where is Seetorai located?

Seetorai village is located in Fatehgarh Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Seetorai?

Seetorai is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Seetorai?

The pincode of Seetorai is 345027.

What is the population of Seetorai?

Seetorai has a total population of 1,030, including 572 males and 458 females.

How many households are there in Seetorai?

There are 196 households in Seetorai.

What is the literacy rate in Seetorai?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Seetorai is 42.43%. Male literacy is 57.34% and female literacy is 23.80%.