Bikharniya Kalan - Degana, Nagaur

Bikharniya Kalan is a village situated in the Degana tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Degana and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Bikharniya Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bikharniya Kalan is 083419. The village covers a total geographical area of 1495 hectares and falls under the 341031 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bikharniya 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 Bikharniya Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Bikharniya Kalan village had a total population of 1,655 people, including 823 males and 832 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.10%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 42.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 491.

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

Nearby Villages of Bikharniya Kalan

Bikharniya 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 Bikharniya Kalan

Bikharniya Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jalsu Nanak, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Bikharniya Kalan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Bikharniya Kalan is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bikharniya Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Bikharniya 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 Bikharniya Kalan village are given below:

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