Shastri Nagar

Shastri Nagar is a village located in Kolayat tehsil of Bikaner district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 65km away from sub-district headquarter Kolayat (tehsildar office) and 115km away from district headquarter Bikaner. As per 2009 stats, Gokul is the gram panchayat of Shastri Nagar village.

Shastri Nagar has its own place in the vibrant Bikaner region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Shastri Nagar

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shastri Nagar is 069387. The village spans a total geographical area of 1102 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 334001. Bikaner is nearest town to Shastri Nagar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 115km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shastri Nagar 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 Kolayat Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bikaner Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Shastri Nagar

Below is a concise population overview of Shastri Nagar as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 632 333 299
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 91 51 40
Scheduled Castes (SC) 137 73 64
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 N/A 2
Literate Population 292 192 100
Illiterate Population 340 141 199

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Shastri Nagar village:

  • The total population of Shastri Nagar village is around 632, including approximately 333 males and 299 females, with a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 91 children aged 0–6 years in Shastri Nagar village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Shastri Nagar village has 137 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Shastri Nagar village is about 46.20%, with male literacy at 57.66% and female literacy at 33.44%.
  • There are around 107 households in Shastri Nagar village.

Connectivity of Shastri Nagar

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shastri Nagar. As per the 2011 stats, Shastri Nagar had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Shastri Nagar

Knowing the nearby villages of Shastri Nagar helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shastri Nagar.

Ganpatpura Bharatsinghpura 21 C W B Godoo Kandharli Bhatiyon Ki Dhani Puranwala Mankasar Bangarsar 1 Cdy Prithviraj Ka Bera

Frequently Asked Questions about Shastri Nagar

Where is Shastri Nagar located?
Shastri Nagar village is situated in Kolayat Tehsil, within the Bikaner district of Rajasthan, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Shastri Nagar?
The Gram Panchayat of Shastri Nagar is Gokul (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Shastri Nagar?
The pincode of Shastri Nagar is 334001, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Shastri Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Shastri Nagar is 632, with 333 males and 299 females.
How many households are there in Shastri Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Shastri Nagar village has a total of 107 households.
What is the literacy rate in Shastri Nagar as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Shastri Nagar is 46.20%. The male literacy rate is 57.66%, while the female literacy rate is 33.44%.