Quick answer
Fatehgarh is a tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, with 45 gram panchayats and 144 villages (LGD code 576).
About Fatehgarh Tehsil
Fatehgarh (फतेहगढ़) is a tehsil (sub-district) of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. This is where land and revenue work happens: the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and the Tehsildar keep the land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)), decide mutations (Dakhil-Kharij), issue income, caste and residence certificates and hear revenue cases. LGD code: 576.
Fatehgarh tehsil has 144 revenue villages in 45 gram panchayats, which belong to the Khuhadi, Fathegarh and Jaisalmer development blocks.
Fatehgarh at a glance
| Name | Fatehgarh / फतेहगढ़ |
|---|---|
| Type | Tehsil |
| LGD code | 576 |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| Division | Jodhpur Division |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Gram Panchayats | 45 |
| Villages | 144 |
| Coordinates | 26.5071° N, 71.0165° E |
| Census 2011 code | 576 |
Fatehgarh Tehsil LGD code
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The LGD (Local Government Directory) code is a permanent number the Government of India gives every village, panchayat, block and district. eGramSwaraj, nrega.nic.in and many other portals look places up by it, so keep it handy when you fill in an online form.
Fatehgarh Tehsil Gram Panchayat and Village List
Fatehgarh Tehsil has 45 gram panchayats. Open any of them to see its villages, Sarpanch, polling centres, nearby facilities and schemes.
Population of Fatehgarh
We’re still adding village-level census tables for this area. Meanwhile, here are the Census 2011 rural figures for Jaisalmer district, which Fatehgarh is part of:
| Rural population | 5,80,894 |
|---|---|
| Rural households | 1,00,427 |
| Rural literacy rate | 53.8% |
| Rural sex ratio | 859 |
| Rural SC population share | 15.4% |
| Rural work participation | 44.4% |
Administration
In Fatehgarh Tehsil, the Tehsildar runs revenue work. Revenue courts, certificates and mutation cases are dealt with here, and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) and the Patwari keep land records at village level.
Places near Fatehgarh
The Tehsils closest to Fatehgarh, by straight-line distance between their approximate centres:
| Tehsil | District | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheo | Barmer | 48 km | south-east |
| Sam | Jaisalmer | 55 km | west |
| Jaisalmer | Jaisalmer | 64 km | north |
| Gadraroad | Barmer | 77 km | south-west |
| Bhaniyana | Jaisalmer | 78 km | east |
| Batadoo | Barmer | 83 km | south-east |
Other Tehsils in Jaisalmer
Citizen services: how to get things done
Income, caste and domicile certificates
- Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in). Take your Aadhaar, a photo and a signed self-declaration.
- The application goes to Fatehgarh Tehsil. The Patwari checks it in the village and the Girdawar (Bhu-Abhilekh Nirikshak) sends the report on.
- The Tehsildar issues a digitally signed certificate, usually within 7–15 working days. Track it online with your application number.
Jamabandi (Nakal) (land record) and Namantaran (mutation)
- On Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), choose district Jaisalmer, Tehsil Fatehgarh and your village, then search by account number, plot (khasra) number or name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal).
- You can get a certified copy at an e-Mitra kiosk or the Tehsil office. Check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in).
Birth and death certificates
- Report a birth or death in the village to the Gram Vikas Adhikari (VDO) within 21 days; they are the registrar for rural areas. If a baby is born in a hospital, the hospital registers the birth.
- Download the certificate from crsorgi.gov.in. If you register after 21 days, you may need an affidavit and an order from the Tehsildar.
Complaints and Right to Information (RTI)
- Complain about any government service on Rajasthan Sampark (sampark.rajasthan.gov.in) or call 181. It goes to the officer responsible, and you can track what happens online.
- To find out what the panchayat spent and on which works, file an RTI application (₹10 fee) with the Public Information Officer at the block office. Works and payments are also listed on egramswaraj.gov.in.
Portals and procedures change, so check with the office before you apply. If a link has moved, look for the service by name on the portal's home page.
Fatehgarh Tehsil: frequently asked questions
Which district is Fatehgarh Tehsil in?
Fatehgarh Tehsil is in Jaisalmer district (Jodhpur Division).
How many gram panchayats are there in Fatehgarh Tehsil?
There are 45 gram panchayats in Fatehgarh Tehsil.
How many villages are there in Fatehgarh Tehsil?
Fatehgarh Tehsil has 144 revenue villages.
What work is done at the Fatehgarh Tehsil office?
The Tehsildar heads Fatehgarh tehsil. This is where income, caste and domicile certificates are issued and where mutation and revenue court cases are heard, while the Patwari keeps the land records for each village.
Which blocks fall in Fatehgarh Tehsil?
Which assembly constituency does Fatehgarh come under?
Fatehgarh comes under the Jaisalmer Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency.
Who is the MLA of Fatehgarh?
The MLA for Jaisalmer is Chhotu Singh Bhati (Bharatiya Janata Party), elected in the 2023 assembly election. They got 1,04,636 votes (52.6%) and won by 18,687 votes.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Fatehgarh in?
Fatehgarh is in the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency.
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Who is the MP of Fatehgarh?
The Member of Parliament for Barmer is Ummeda Ram Beniwal (Indian National Congress), elected in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. They got 7,04,676 votes (41.7%) and won by 1,18,176 votes.
How can I check land records (Jamabandi (Nakal)) of Fatehgarh Tehsil?
Go to Apna Khata (e-Dharti) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in), pick district Jaisalmer and Tehsil Fatehgarh, then your village, and search by account number, plot (khasra) number or owner’s name to see the Jamabandi (Nakal). For a certified copy, go to a e-Mitra kiosk or the Fatehgarh Tehsil office.
How do I check the status of a Namantaran (mutation) case in Fatehgarh Tehsil?
Namantaran (mutation) cases from Fatehgarh Tehsil are heard in its revenue court. You can track a case on Apna Khata (namantaran application status) (apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in) with the case number or the account details.
How do I get an income, caste or domicile certificate in Fatehgarh Tehsil?
Apply at an e-Mitra kiosk or on e-Mitra (emitra.rajasthan.gov.in) with your Aadhaar, a photo and a self-declaration. The application goes to Fatehgarh Tehsil; after a check in your village, the digitally signed certificate is issued and you can download it from the portal.
How far is Fatehgarh Tehsil from Jaisalmer district headquarters?
The centre of Fatehgarh Tehsil is about 46 km south of Jaisalmer district headquarters as the crow flies; by road it will be further.
Which is the nearest railway station to Fatehgarh Tehsil?
The nearest railway station to the centre of Fatehgarh Tehsil is Jaisalmer (JSM), about 46 km away as the crow flies. Other stations close by: Thalyat Hamira (THM), 54 km; Jetha Chandan (JCH), 62 km.
Which is the nearest airport to Fatehgarh Tehsil?
The nearest airport to the centre of Fatehgarh Tehsil is Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 45 km away as the crow flies. The next nearest is Jodhpur Airport (JDH), about 204 km away.
Data sources and updates
We built this page from public, open government data. Each figure is as of its source’s date and may have changed since, so check with the office concerned before using it for anything official.
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