Fatehnagar Village - Pokaran, Jaisalmer

Fatehnagar is a village situated in the Pokaran tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pokaran and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Jaisalmer. Madhopura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fatehnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fatehnagar is 086324. The village covers a total geographical area of 1846 hectares and falls under the 345026 pincode. Pokaran is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Fatehnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pokaran Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Fatehnagar

As per Census 2011, Fatehnagar village has a total population of 1,094 people, consisting of 566 males and 528 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 382 literate and 712 illiterate residents. Additionally, 170 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 71 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Fatehnagar

Fatehnagar 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 Fatehnagar

Fatehnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Odhaniya Chacha, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pokaran to Fatehnagar is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jaisalmer to Fatehnagar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fatehnagar

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

Health Facilities in Fatehnagar

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

FAQs about Fatehnagar