Unda - Fatehgarh, Jaisalmer

Unda is a village situated in the Fatehgarh tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Fatehgarh and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Unda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Unda is 086508. The village covers a total geographical area of 4557.82 hectares and falls under the 345027 pincode. Jaisalmer is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Unda 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 Unda

According to the 2011 Census, Unda village had a total population of 790 people, including 439 males and 351 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 800 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.57%, with male literacy at 74.85% and female literacy at 34.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Unda

Unda 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 Unda

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Unda. The nearest railway station is Jaisalmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaisalmer to Unda is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Unda

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

Health Facilities in Unda

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

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