Sundarnagar - Chohtan, Barmer

Sundarnagar is a village situated in the Chohtan tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chohtan and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Barmer. Konra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundarnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundarnagar is 088806. The village covers a total geographical area of 468 hectares and falls under the 344702 pincode. Barmer is the nearest town, located about 66 km away.

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

Population of Sundarnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Sundarnagar village had a total population of 298 people, including 161 males and 137 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 851 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.30%, with male literacy at 76.80% and female literacy at 45.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 100.

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 Population298161137
Child Population (0–6 yrs)803644
Scheduled Castes (SC)1004753
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1389642
Illiterate Population1606595

Nearby Villages of Sundarnagar

Sundarnagar 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)
Ummed NagarNorth-East2.80 km
RatanpuraNorth-West3.32 km
MehrangadhNorth-East4.44 km
SoorpuraSouth-West4.46 km
Sewron Ka TalaNorth6.04 km
Bhikhaneyonn Ki DhaniSouth6.18 km
Tajaniyon Ka TalaNorth-West6.34 km
Azad NagarEast6.91 km
Hazi Ka TalaWest7.30 km
Devaniyon Ka TalaNorth-East7.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sundarnagar

Public transport in the Sundarnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhachhbar, while the nearest airport is Jaisalmer Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 143.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barmer to Sundarnagar is about 66 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundarnagar

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

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

Health Facilities in Sundarnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sundarnagar

Where is Sundarnagar located?

Sundarnagar village is located in Chohtan Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Sundarnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sundarnagar is Konra.

What is the pincode of Sundarnagar?

The pincode of Sundarnagar is 344702.

What is the population of Sundarnagar?

Sundarnagar had a total population of 298, including 161 males and 137 females.

How many households are there in Sundarnagar?

Sundarnagar had 59 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sundarnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sundarnagar was 63.30%. Male literacy was 76.80% and female literacy was 45.16%.