Alwas - Degana, Nagaur

Alwas is a village situated in the Degana tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Degana and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Antroli Kalan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alwas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alwas is 083354. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.49 hectares and falls under the 341514 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Alwas

According to the 2011 Census, Alwas village had a total population of 451 people, including 221 males and 230 females, living in 90 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.46%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 43.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Alwas

Alwas 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 Alwas

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Alwas. The nearest railway station is Ren, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Alwas is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Alwas is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Alwas

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

Health Facilities in Alwas

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

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