Megwalon Ka Tala - Dhorimanna, Balotra

Megwalon Ka Tala is a village situated in the Dhorimanna tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 56 km from Gudha Malani and around 51 km from Barmer. Meghwalon Ka Tala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Megwalon Ka Tala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Megwalon Ka Tala is 087654. The village covers a total geographical area of 1173 hectares and falls under the 344704 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Megwalon Ka Tala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gudhamalani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barmer Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Megwalon Ka Tala

According to the 2011 Census, Megwalon Ka Tala village had a total population of 1,858 people, including 964 males and 894 females, living in 309 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.19%, with male literacy at 59.42% and female literacy at 31.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 964, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 444.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,858964894
Child Population (0–6 yrs)416205211
Scheduled Castes (SC)964487477
Scheduled Tribes (ST)444240204
Literate Population666451215
Illiterate Population1,192513679

Nearby Villages of Megwalon Ka Tala

Megwalon Ka Tala 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhardiyaNorth-East3.02 km
Meethiya TalaWest3.15 km
Genaniyon Ka TalaSouth-West3.22 km
Shashi NadiEast3.39 km
MangtaNorth-West3.94 km
Doodiya KalanSouth-West4.97 km
Khoome Ki BeriSouth-East5.01 km
RoogpuraWest5.11 km
Maiyon Ka TalaNorth-East5.48 km
Kavon Ki BeriEast5.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Megwalon Ka Tala

Megwalon Ka Tala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barmer, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 147.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Megwalon Ka Tala is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Megwalon Ka Tala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Megwalon Ka Tala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Megwalon Ka Tala

Where is Megwalon Ka Tala located?

Megwalon Ka Tala village is located in Dhorimanna Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Megwalon Ka Tala?

The Gram Panchayat of Megwalon Ka Tala is Meghwalon Ka Tala.

What is the pincode of Megwalon Ka Tala?

The pincode of Megwalon Ka Tala is 344704.

What is the population of Megwalon Ka Tala?

Megwalon Ka Tala had a total population of 1,858, including 964 males and 894 females.

How many households are there in Megwalon Ka Tala?

Megwalon Ka Tala had 309 households.

What is the literacy rate in Megwalon Ka Tala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Megwalon Ka Tala was 46.19%. Male literacy was 59.42% and female literacy was 31.48%.