Kirtasar - Nokha, Bikaner

Kirtasar is a village situated in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Morkhana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirtasar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirtasar is 069606. The village covers a total geographical area of 1619 hectares and falls under the 334804 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kirtasar

As per Census 2011, Kirtasar village has a total population of 1,309 people, consisting of 704 males and 605 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 764 illiterate residents. Additionally, 376 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,309704605
Child Population (0–6 yrs)21112190
Scheduled Castes (SC)376205171
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population545367178
Illiterate Population764337427

Nearby Villages of Kirtasar

Kirtasar 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)
Bhom KirtasarEast2.30 km
Morkhana AthunaNorth-East3.25 km
SowaNorth-West4.42 km
ManaksarSouth-East4.84 km
SinjguruSouth5.42 km
Morkhana AgunaNorth-East6.22 km
GajroopdesarNorth-East6.23 km
SurpuraSouth-West6.49 km
SindhuEast6.79 km
Kesar Desar JatanNorth-West9.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kirtasar

Kirtasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Surpura, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 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 Nokha to Kirtasar is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Kirtasar is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kirtasar

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

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

Health Facilities in Kirtasar

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

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

FAQs about Kirtasar

Where is Kirtasar located?

Kirtasar village is located in Nokha Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kirtasar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kirtasar is Morkhana.

What is the pincode of Kirtasar?

The pincode of Kirtasar is 334804.

What is the population of Kirtasar?

Kirtasar has a total population of 1,309, including 704 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Kirtasar?

There are 213 households in Kirtasar.

What is the literacy rate in Kirtasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kirtasar is 41.63%. Male literacy is 52.13% and female literacy is 29.42%.