Meghawas
Meghawas is a village located in Pachpadra tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 60km away from sub-district headquarter Pachpadra (tehsildar office) and 170km away from district headquarter Barmer. As per 2009 stats, Baniyawas is the gram panchayat of Meghawas village.
Here you can discover what makes Meghawas unique in its vibrant Pachpadra-Barmer region. You’ll see Meghawas’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Meghawas
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Meghawas is 087458. The village spans a total geographical area of 1565.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 344026. Balotra is nearest town to Meghawas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 60km away.
When it comes to local governance, Meghawas village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baytoo Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Barmer Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Meghawas
Population of Meghawas
According to the 2011 Census, Meghawas has a total population of about 1,240, with approximately 620 males and 620 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 232 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 160 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 41.61%, with male literacy at about 53.71% and female literacy near 29.52%. There are around 194 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Meghawas's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,240 | 620 | 620 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 232 | 122 | 110 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 160 | 76 | 84 |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 29 | 16 | 13 |
Literate Population | 516 | 333 | 183 |
Illiterate Population | 724 | 287 | 437 |
Connectivity of Meghawas
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Meghawas. As per the 2011 stats, Meghawas had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within village |
Private Bus Service | Available within village |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meghawas
Knowing the nearby villages of Meghawas helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Meghawas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meghawas
- Where is Meghawas located?
- Meghawas village is situated in Pachpadra Tehsil, within the Barmer district of Rajasthan, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Meghawas?
- The Gram Panchayat of Meghawas is Baniyawas (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Meghawas?
- The pincode of Meghawas is 344026, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Meghawas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meghawas is 1,240, with 620 males and 620 females.
- How many households are there in Meghawas as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Meghawas village has a total of 194 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Meghawas as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meghawas is 41.61%. The male literacy rate is 53.71%, while the female literacy rate is 29.52%.