Nagar - Gudha Malani, Balotra

Nagar is a village situated in the Gudha Malani tehsil of Balotra district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 9 km from Gudha Malani and around 83 km from Barmer. Nagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagar is 087956. The village covers a total geographical area of 1227.41 hectares and falls under the 344031 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 83 km away.

Nagar 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 Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Nagar village had a total population of 1,276 people, including 648 males and 628 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.18%, with male literacy at 78.01% and female literacy at 41.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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 Population1,276648628
Child Population (0–6 yrs)254125129
Scheduled Castes (SC)209105104
Scheduled Tribes (ST)210106104
Literate Population615408207
Illiterate Population661240421

Nearby Villages of Nagar

Nagar 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)
PharaskaWest1.78 km
NeemkiSouth-West2.05 km
Nagla Ram RatanEast2.07 km
PeelookiEast2.43 km
DhandakaWest2.47 km
IshnakaNorth-East2.54 km
Nagla ShyamNorth-West2.54 km
SarangpurSouth-East2.62 km
JagarkaNorth-West2.70 km
KumharediNorth3.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagar

Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brij Nagar, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Nagar is about 83 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Nagar

Where is Nagar located?

Nagar village is located in Gudha Malani Tehsil, Balotra district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nagar?

Nagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nagar?

The pincode of Nagar is 344031.

What is the population of Nagar?

Nagar had a total population of 1,276, including 648 males and 628 females.

How many households are there in Nagar?

Nagar had 205 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagar was 60.18%. Male literacy was 78.01% and female literacy was 41.48%.