Negala - Simalwara, Dungarpur

Negala is a village situated in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simalwara and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Negala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Negala is 098312. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.05 hectares and falls under the 314404 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Negala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Negala

According to the 2011 Census, Negala village had a total population of 903 people, including 474 males and 429 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.48%, with male literacy at 61.23% and female literacy at 39.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 179, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 705.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Negala

Negala 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Negala

Negala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Negala is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Negala is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Negala

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

Health Facilities in Negala

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

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