Nathwana - Lunkaransar, Bikaner

Nathwana is a village situated in the Lunkaransar tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lunkaransar and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Nathwana village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathwana is 069313. The village covers a total geographical area of 4738.98 hectares and falls under the 334603 pincode. Bikaner is the nearest town, located about 82 km away.

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

Population of Nathwana

As per Census 2011, Nathwana village has a total population of 2,431 people, consisting of 1,259 males and 1,172 females. The village has 378 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 431 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,200 literate and 1,231 illiterate residents. Additionally, 723 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nathwana are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4311,2591,172
Child Population (0–6 yrs)431221210
Scheduled Castes (SC)723372351
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population1,200778422
Illiterate Population1,231481750

Nearby Villages of Nathwana

Nathwana 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)
1 LkdNorth-East4.28 km
BhaderanNorth-West4.90 km
KisanasarSouth-East4.90 km
GopalanNorth-East7.26 km
KalvasSouth-West7.36 km
UdanaWest7.63 km
DhirdanEast8.71 km
PeperaNorth9.22 km
Rajpura HudanSouth-East9.49 km
LoonkaransarSouth-West10.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nathwana

Nathwana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nathwana, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikaner to Nathwana is about 82 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nathwana

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nathwana

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

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

FAQs about Nathwana

Where is Nathwana located?

Nathwana village is located in Lunkaransar Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nathwana?

Nathwana is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nathwana?

The pincode of Nathwana is 334603.

What is the population of Nathwana?

Nathwana has a total population of 2,431, including 1,259 males and 1,172 females.

How many households are there in Nathwana?

There are 378 households in Nathwana.

What is the literacy rate in Nathwana?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nathwana is 49.36%. Male literacy is 61.80% and female literacy is 36.01%.