Sumliyai - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Sumliyai is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Rama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumliyai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumliyai is 086548. The village covers a total geographical area of 2464.93 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 73 km away.

Sumliyai 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 Sumliyai

As per Census 2011, Sumliyai village has a total population of 584 people, consisting of 300 males and 284 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 279 literate and 305 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumliyai

Sumliyai 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 Sumliyai

Sumliyai 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 34.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Sumliyai is about 73 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumliyai

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

Health Facilities in Sumliyai

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

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