Bedas Kalan - Degana, Nagaur

Bedas Kalan 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 101 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Nathwara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bedas Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bedas Kalan is 083414. The village covers a total geographical area of 495.1 hectares and falls under the 341031 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bedas Kalan 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 Bedas Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Bedas Kalan village had a total population of 642 people, including 315 males and 327 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.30%, with male literacy at 71.53% and female literacy at 35.89%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Bedas Kalan

Bedas Kalan 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 Bedas Kalan

Bedas Kalan 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 Ren, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Bedas Kalan is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Bedas Kalan is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bedas Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Bedas Kalan

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

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