# Utarlai, Barmer (Rajasthan) – Town Population, History & Facts

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Town · Barmer, Rajasthan 

# Utarlai

Utarlai is a town in Barmer sub-district of Barmer district, Rajasthan (census town). The 2011 Census counted **4,603 people** in 1,048 households. Literacy was 94.0%.

- 4,603people (2011)
- 1,048households
- 94.0%literacy
- 598females per 1,000 males

## Population of Utarlai

■ Utarlai · ■ Barmer urban average

Literacy (age 7+) ****94.0%**

**78.2%

Sex ratio (F per 1,000 M) ****598**

**899

Child sex ratio (0–6) ****810**

**896

Working population ****45.7%**

**30.3%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Homes and amenities in Utarlai

Of every 100 households in Utarlai in 2011, 87 had electricity, 86 a toilet at home and 62 cooked with LPG; 80 had a mobile phone, 41 a two-wheeler and 11 a car.

■ Utarlai · ■ Barmer urban average

Electricity for lighting ****87%**

**92%

Toilet within the home ****86%**

**83%

No toilet (open defecation) ****14%**

**17%

Tap water ****16%**

**78%

Drinking water within premises ****23%**

**72%

Cooking with LPG / PNG ****62%**

**73%

Cooking with firewood / dung / crop residue ****34%**

**23%

Use banking services ****86%**

**70%

Television ****54%**

**69%

Mobile phone ****80%**

**82%

Computer with internet ****4%**

**4%

Two-wheeler ****41%**

**46%

Car / jeep / van ****11%**

**9%

None of these assets ****4%**

**7%

Own their home ****78%**

**85%

Source: [Census of India 2011, Houselisting and Housing Census – households by amenities and assets (HH-14)](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## What people in Utarlai work as

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**■** Services, trade & industry 1,989 (94%) · **■** Household industry 7 (0%) · **■** Farming 5 (0%) · **■** Marginal 104 (5%)

Source: [Census of India 2011, Primary Census Abstract (town, village and ward level), all districts](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## How has the population of Utarlai changed?

From 4,188 in 2001 to 4,603 in 2011.

**2001

**2011

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Utarlai in numbers and road distances

- Density470 per km²
- Growth 2001–20119.9%
- Annual rainfall185 mm
- Temperature range1 °C to 44 °C

### Road distances

- Jaipur (state capital)554 km by road
- Barmer (district HQ)10 km by road
- barmer (city of 1 lakh+)10 km by road
- Jodhpur (city of 5 lakh+)210 km by road

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Services and economy in Utarlai

### Civic services

- Pucca roads3 km
- DrainageOpen drains
- Flush toilets218
- Water storage200 kl
- Electricity — homes930

### Hospitals

- ●Dispensaries1 · 2 doctors

### Schools and colleges

- ●Primary schools1 govt
- ●Senior secondary schools1 govt

### Banks

- Nationalised banks1
- Co-operative banks1

**Main manufactured goods:** zypsum tiles, wooden toys and furniture and handloom products.

Source: [Census of India 2011, District Census Handbook – town directory](https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog).

## Know before you go: Utarlai

- Time zoneUTC+5:30, no daylight saving · Asia/Kolkata
- CurrencyRupee (INR)
- Country calling code+91
- LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil
- Plug typesType C, D · 230 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)134 km
- Jodhpur Airport (JDH) · Jodhpur165 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.7 hours, sunrise around 05:51) and shortest in Dec (about 10.5 hours, sunrise around 07:23, sunset around 17:55).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Utarlai?4,603 (Census 2011)
- Which district is Utarlai in?Barmer district, Rajasthan
- What was the population of Utarlai in 2001?4,188
- What plug type is used in Utarlai?Type C, D, 230 V
- What is the nearest airport to Utarlai?Jaisalmer Airport (JSA), about 134 km in a straight line