Kuntasar - Sridungargarh, Bikaner

Kuntasar is a village situated in the Sridungargarh tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sridungargarh and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Bikaner. Kuntasar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuntasar is 069886. The village covers a total geographical area of 1459.35 hectares and falls under the 331803 pincode. Sridungargarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kuntasar

According to the 2011 Census, Kuntasar village had a total population of 2,721 people, including 1,407 males and 1,314 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.89%, with male literacy at 69.06% and female literacy at 39.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 858.

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 Population2,7211,4071,314
Child Population (0–6 yrs)524253271
Scheduled Castes (SC)858446412
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,206797409
Illiterate Population1,515610905

Nearby Villages of Kuntasar

Kuntasar 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)
RewadaNorth-East2.89 km
Basi MarnotanSouth-West5.57 km
Kitasar BidawatanSouth-East7.38 km
Kitasar BhatiyanSouth-East8.23 km
BiggaSouth8.58 km
ToliyasarWest9.39 km
LalasarNorth10.29 km
Dhirdesar PurohitanNorth12.09 km
JaisalsarSouth-West12.77 km
AdsarNorth13.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuntasar

Kuntasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Biggabas Ramsara, while the nearest airport is Nal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sridungargarh to Kuntasar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bikaner to Kuntasar is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuntasar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuntasar

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

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

FAQs about Kuntasar

Where is Kuntasar located?

Kuntasar village is located in Sridungargarh Tehsil, Bikaner district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kuntasar?

Kuntasar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kuntasar?

The pincode of Kuntasar is 331803.

What is the population of Kuntasar?

Kuntasar had a total population of 2,721, including 1,407 males and 1,314 females.

How many households are there in Kuntasar?

Kuntasar had 371 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuntasar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuntasar was 54.89%. Male literacy was 69.06% and female literacy was 39.21%.