Fatehnagar - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Fatehnagar village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 566 males and 528 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.86%, with male literacy at 66.74% and female literacy at 23.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

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