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

According to the 2011 Census, Sumliyai village had a total population of 584 people, including 300 males and 284 females, living in 106 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.14%, with male literacy at 83.48% and female literacy at 43.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26.

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

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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