Barjan - Nawa, Didwana-Kuchaman

Barjan is a village situated in the Nawa tehsil of Didwana-Kuchaman district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 22 km from Nawa and around 197 km from Nagaur. Barjan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barjan is 083896. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.82 hectares and falls under the 341509 pincode. Nawa is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Barjan

As per Census 2011, Barjan village has a total population of 574 people, consisting of 300 males and 274 females. The village has 83 households and a sex ratio of 913 females per 1,000 males. There are 74 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 331 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population574300274
Child Population (0–6 yrs)743836
Scheduled Castes (SC)1969997
Literate Population331216115
Illiterate Population24384159

Nearby Villages of Barjan

Barjan 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)
VijaynagarWest1.22 km
BajnaSouth-West1.84 km
BatliyaNorth2.28 km
AkhepuraSouth2.66 km
Dhooton Ki DhaniWest3.12 km
NolasiyaEast3.12 km
PipraliSouth-East3.38 km
KantiyaNorth3.72 km
LohranaSouth4.37 km
SolayaNorth-West4.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Barjan

Barjan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Govindi Marwar, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nawa to Barjan is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Barjan is about 197 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barjan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Barjan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Barjan 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Barjan

Where is Barjan located?

Barjan village is located in Nawa Tehsil, Didwana-Kuchaman district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barjan?

Barjan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Barjan?

The pincode of Barjan is 341509.

What is the population of Barjan?

Barjan has a total population of 574, including 300 males and 274 females.

How many households are there in Barjan?

There are 83 households in Barjan.

What is the literacy rate in Barjan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Barjan is 57.67%. Male literacy is 72.00% and female literacy is 41.97%.