Shaheed Megsingh Nagar - Balesar, Jodhpur

Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is a village situated in the Balesar tehsil of Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 57 km from Shergarh and around 87 km from Jodhpur. Gopalsar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaheed Megsingh Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is 085340. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.95 hectares and falls under the 342023 pincode. Jodhpur is the nearest town, located about 87 km away.

Shaheed Megsingh Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shergarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jodhpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar

As per Census 2011, Shaheed Megsingh Nagar village has a total population of 723 people, consisting of 376 males and 347 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 922 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 378 illiterate residents. Additionally, 95 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shaheed Megsingh Nagar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population723376347
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1185959
Scheduled Castes (SC)954550
Scheduled Tribes (ST)844
Literate Population345245100
Illiterate Population378131247

Nearby Villages of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar

Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar

Public transport in the Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is mainly available through bus services.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jodhpur to Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is about 87 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shaheed Megsingh Nagar

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

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

Health Facilities in Shaheed Megsingh Nagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within <1 km

FAQs about Shaheed Megsingh Nagar

Where is Shaheed Megsingh Nagar located?

Shaheed Megsingh Nagar village is located in Balesar Tehsil, Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is Gopalsar.

What is the pincode of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar?

The pincode of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is 342023.

What is the population of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar?

Shaheed Megsingh Nagar has a total population of 723, including 376 males and 347 females.

How many households are there in Shaheed Megsingh Nagar?

There are 123 households in Shaheed Megsingh Nagar.

What is the literacy rate in Shaheed Megsingh Nagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shaheed Megsingh Nagar is 47.72%. Male literacy is 65.16% and female literacy is 28.82%.