Tejmalta - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Tejmalta is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Tejmalta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tejmalta is 086585. The village covers a total geographical area of 5339 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 115 km away.

Tejmalta 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 Tejmalta

According to the 2011 Census, Tejmalta village had a total population of 2,025 people, including 1,228 males and 797 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 649 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.15%, with male literacy at 70.98% and female literacy at 21.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303.

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

Nearby Villages of Tejmalta

Tejmalta 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 Tejmalta

Tejmalta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhachhbar, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Tejmalta is about 115 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tejmalta

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

Health Facilities in Tejmalta

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

FAQs about Tejmalta