Merta
Merta is a Town and Tehsil in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Merta Block (CD) is 00562. The total area of Merta Tehsil is 2,286 km², which includes 2,226.72 km² of rural area and 58.90 km² of urban area. Merta has a sex ratio of approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Merta Tehsil
Merta Tehsil has a total of 203 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Merta Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Aakeli A | Katyasani | Merta City (12 km) |
2 | Akhawas | Beejathal | Merta City (42 km) |
3 | Arniyala | Arniyala | Merta City (19 km) |
4 | Bagar | Bagar | Merta City (22 km) |
5 | Bakaliyas | Riya Shyamdas | Merta City (24 km) |
6 | Bamanawas | Merta Road | Merta City (20 km) |
7 | Barayli | Barayali | Merta City (22 km) |
8 | Bargaon | Bargaon | Merta City (18 km) |
9 | Basni Kachchhawa | Bargaon | Merta City (15 km) |
10 | Basni Narsingh Barsingh | Ganthiya | Merta City (25 km) |
11 | Basni Nathoo | Beejathal | Merta City (40 km) |
12 | Basni Neta | Dhawa | Merta City (24 km) |
13 | Basni Rama Charna | Satlawas | Merta City (5 km) |
14 | Basni Rebariyan | Dabriyani Kalan | Merta City (27 km) |
15 | Basni Seja | Basni Seja | Merta City (29 km) |
16 | Basni Sumer | Morara | Merta City (8 km) |
17 | Basni Vyasa | Katyasani | Merta City (9 km) |
18 | Basnilunkaran | Sensra | Merta City (45 km) |
19 | Basnisiya Charana | Ganthiya | Merta City (25 km) |
20 | Bayad | Gagrana | Merta City (25 km) |
21 | Bedas Khurd | Arniyala | Merta City (22 km) |
22 | Bedawari Kalan | Sogawas | Merta City (8 km) |
23 | Bedawari Khurd | Sogawas | Merta City (8 km) |
24 | Beejanda Ki Dhani | Sogawas | Merta City (7 km) |
25 | Beejathal | Beejathal | Merta City (45 km) |
26 | Beetan | Beetan | Merta City (30 km) |
27 | Benas | Chundiya | Merta City (10 km) |
28 | Bhagwanpura | Riyan Bari | Merta City (25 km) |
29 | Bhanas | Chundiya | Merta City (9 km) |
30 | Bhatiyon Ki Dhani | Bhatiyon Ki Dhani | Merta City (40 km) |
31 | Bhawal | Bhawal | Merta City (25 km) |
32 | Bhensra Kalan | Barayali | Merta City (16 km) |
33 | Bhensra Khurd | Chundiya | Merta City (20 km) |
34 | Bherawas | Dabriyani Kalan | Merta City (18 km) |
35 | Bhilawas | Basni Seja | Merta City (25 km) |
36 | Bhoonas | Datani | Merta City (18 km) |
37 | Bhoori Yasani | Khakharki | Merta City (8 km) |
38 | Champapur | Medas | Merta City (35 km) |
39 | Charnon Ki Dhani | Ren | Merta City (20 km) |
40 | Chauhan Nagar | Beetan | Merta City (25 km) |
41 | Chawadiya Kalan | Chawadiya Kalan | Merta City (15 km) |
42 | Chawadiya Khurd | Chawadiya Kalan | Merta City (15 km) |
43 | Chhapri Kalan | Chhapri Khurd | Merta City (22 km) |
44 | Chhapri Khurd | Chhapri Khurd | Merta City (22 km) |
45 | Chokasani | Katyasani | Merta City (8 km) |
46 | Chopra Ki Dhani | Rol Chandawata | Merta City (33 km) |
47 | Chudiyan | Chundiya | Merta City (9 km) |
48 | Dabariyani Kalan | Dabriyani Kalan | Merta City (18 km) |
49 | Dabriyani Khurd | Dabriyani Kalan | Merta City (24 km) |
50 | Dadhwara | Dadhwara | Merta City (30 km) |
51 | Dadhwari | Dadhwara | Merta City (30 km) |
52 | Dangawas | Dangawas | Merta City (3 km) |
53 | Daron Ki Dhani | Ren | Merta City (20 km) |
54 | Dasawas | Beejathal | Merta City (40 km) |
55 | Datani | Datani | Merta City (16 km) |
56 | Deoriya Jatan | Medas | Merta City (35 km) |
57 | Deshwal | Oladan | Merta City (35 km) |
58 | Dewas | Dabriyani Kalan | Merta City (21 km) |
59 | Dhadhasani | Ganthiya | Merta City (18 km) |
60 | Dhadhlas Jalap | Dhadhlas Uda | Merta City (15 km) |
61 | Dhadhlas Uda | Dhadhlas Uda | Merta City (15 km) |
62 | Dhamaniya | Bagar | Merta City (23 km) |
63 | Dhanapa | Tunkliya | Merta City (40 km) |
64 | Dhanerdi | Bhawal | Merta City (15 km) |
65 | Dhaneriya Leel | Bhawal | Merta City (15 km) |
66 | Dhani Maliyan | Jasnagar | Merta City (25 km) |
67 | Dhawa | Dhawa | Merta City (24 km) |
68 | Dholerao Kalan | Dhadhlas Uda | Nagaur (15 km) |
69 | Dholerao Khurd | Gawardi | Merta City (10 km) |
70 | Dookiya | Bhawal | Merta City (18 km) |
71 | Dookiyo Ki Dhani | Karwasaron Ki Dhani | Merta City (35 km) |
72 | Dotolai | Dhadhlas Uda | Merta City (23 km) |
73 | Fatehnagar | Chundiya | Merta City (10 km) |
74 | Gagrana | Gagrana | Merta City (23 km) |
75 | Gagura | Dadhwara | Merta City (30 km) |
76 | Ganeshpura | Dangawas | Merta City (6 km) |
77 | Gangarda | Kalru | Merta City (15 km) |
78 | Gangardi | Kalru | Merta City (15 km) |
79 | Gathiya | Ganthiya | Merta City (20 km) |
80 | Gawardi | Gawardi | Merta City (10 km) |
81 | Gemliyas | Leeliya | Merta City (18 km) |
82 | Gothan | Gottan | Merta |
83 | Harsolao | Harsolao | Merta City (44 km) |
84 | Hasiyas | Merta Road | Merta City (17 km) |
85 | Hindas Kalan | Gawardi | Merta City (10 km) |
86 | Hindas Khurd | Chundiya | Merta City (9 km) |
87 | Hiran Khuri | Khakharki | Merta City (12 km) |
88 | Indawar | Indawar | Merta City (15 km) |
89 | Indokiya Was | Lamba Jatan | Merta City (18 km) |
90 | Jagannathpura | Rohisa | Merta City (33 km) |
91 | Jajasani | Sensra | Merta City (40 km) |
92 | Jajrawas | Merta Road | Merta City (17 km) |
93 | Jalwana | Dhadhlas Uda | Merta City (16 km) |
94 | Jaoli | Dabriyani Kalan | Merta City (18 km) |
95 | Jarau Kalan | Jarau Kalan | Merta City (20 km) |
96 | Jarau Khurd | Jaroda Kalan | Merta City (20 km) |
97 | Jaroda Charna | Jaroda Kalan | Merta City (16 km) |
98 | Jaroda Gujran | Jaroda Kalan | Merta City (16 km) |
99 | Jaroda Kalan | Jaroda Kalan | Merta City (16 km) |
100 | Jaroda Khurd | Jarau Kalan | Merta City (16 km) |
101 | Jasnagar | Jasnagar | Merta City (25 km) |
102 | Jaswantabad | Jaswantabad | Merta City (23 km) |
103 | Jatawas | Jatawas | Merta City (27 km) |
104 | Jesas Akheraj | Datani | Merta City (16 km) |
105 | Jesas Rohit | Gawardi | Merta City (14 km) |
106 | Jhintiya | Jhintiya | Merta City (33 km) |
107 | Jodhras Kalan | Chawadiya Kalan | Merta City (15 km) |
108 | Jodhras Khurd | Gawardi | Merta City (14 km) |
109 | Jorawarpura | Datani | Merta City (20 km) |
110 | Kaletra | Jhintiya | Merta City (30 km) |
111 | Kalru | Kalru | Merta City (10 km) |
112 | Kama Basni | Sogawas | Merta City (6 km) |
113 | Kanwariyat | Jarau Kalan | Merta City (20 km) |
114 | Kapriwas | Merta Road | Merta City (15 km) |
115 | Karakwal | Morara | Merta City (7 km) |
116 | Karwasaron Ki Dhani | Karwasaron Ki Dhani | Merta City (34 km) |
117 | Katyasani | Katyasani | Merta City (8 km) |
118 | Keeron Ki Dhani | Rohisa | Merta City (27 km) |
119 | Keriya Makra | Padoo Khurd | Merta City (30 km) |
120 | Khakharki | Khakharki | Merta City (18 km) |
121 | Kheduli | Kheduli | Merta City (8 km) |
122 | Khera Dhoonawala | Jatawas | Merta City (25 km) |
123 | Khera Kishanpura | Arniyala | Merta City (20 km) |
124 | Kumpras | Chhapri Khurd | Merta City (25 km) |
125 | Kurdaya | Kurdaya | Merta City (32 km) |
126 | Ladwa | Medas | Merta City (27 km) |
127 | Lai | Kheduli | Merta City (12 km) |
128 | Lamba Jatan | Lamba Jatan | Merta City (18 km) |
129 | Lampolai | Lampolai | Merta City (20 km) |
130 | Lanchh Ki Dhani | Sogawas | Merta City (5 km) |
131 | Leeliya | Leeliya | Merta City (28 km) |
132 | Loongiya | Beejathal | Merta City (35 km) |
133 | Looniyas | Bargaon | Merta City (20 km) |
134 | Maidand Kalan | Datani | Merta City (20 km) |
135 | Maidand Khurd | Datani | Merta City (20 km) |
136 | Maliyo Ki Dhani | Mokalpur | Merta City (18 km) |
137 | Mandawara | Chawadiya Kalan | Merta City (15 km) |
138 | Mangliyawas | Rol Chandawata | Merta City (31 km) |
139 | Mankiyas | Jarau Kalan | Merta City (20 km) |
140 | Medas | Medas | Merta City (30 km) |
141 | Megadand | Sogawas | Merta City (12 km) |
142 | Merta Road | Merta Road | Merta |
143 | Mokalpur | Mokalpur | Merta City (13 km) |
144 | Morara | Morara | Merta City (12 km) |
145 | Morari Goda | Morara | Merta City (13 km) |
146 | Motoos | Dhawa | Merta City (24 km) |
147 | Mugdara | Mugdara | Merta City (25 km) |
148 | Naya Khera | Sogawas | Merta City (8 km) |
149 | Netadiya | Netadiya | Merta City (9 km) |
150 | Nokha Chandawata | Nokha Chandawata | Merta City (35 km) |
151 | Oladan | Oladan | Merta City (35 km) |
152 | Padoo Kalan | Padoo Kalan | Merta City (23 km) |
153 | Padoo Khurd | Padoo Khurd | Merta City (30 km) |
154 | Panchkuta Ki Dhani | Ren | Merta City (19 km) |
155 | Panchroliya Kalan | Netadiya | Merta City (8 km) |
156 | Panchroliya Khurd | Netadiya | Merta City (9 km) |
157 | Pandoo Khan | Sogawas | Merta City (7 km) |
158 | Patelnagar | Jasnagar | Merta City (25 km) |
159 | Peethas | Beetan | Merta City (25 km) |
160 | Phalki | Mugdara | Merta City (27 km) |
161 | Pharaspura | Morara | Merta City (10 km) |
162 | Polas Gadeta | Sogawas | Merta City (9 km) |
163 | Poondloo | Poondloo | Merta City (35 km) |
164 | Poonjiyas | Jaroda Kalan | Merta City (18 km) |
165 | Prithvipura | Mokalpur | Merta City (8 km) |
166 | Raliyawata | Arniyala | Merta City (15 km) |
167 | Ramliyas | Beetan | Merta City (28 km) |
168 | Ramnagar | Tunkliya | Merta City (39 km) |
169 | Rasliyas | Chawadiya Kalan | Merta City (15 km) |
170 | Ren | Ren | Merta City (16 km) |
171 | Riya Shyamdas | Riya Shyamdas | Merta City (24 km) |
172 | Riyan Bari | Riyan Bari | Merta City (25 km) |
173 | Rohisa | Rohisa | Ajmer (80 km) |
174 | Rohisi | Rohisa | Merta City (28 km) |
175 | Rol Chandawata | Rol Chandawata | Merta City (32 km) |
176 | Samdolao Kalan | Bhawal | Merta City (20 km) |
177 | Samdolao Khurd | Bhawal | Merta City (20 km) |
178 | Sangva Ki Dhani | Karwasaron Ki Dhani | Merta City (32 km) |
179 | Sarang Basni | Sogawas | Merta City (6 km) |
180 | Sarangwas | Sensra | Merta City (40 km) |
181 | Satlas | Satlawas | Merta City (7 km) |
182 | Sensra | Sensra | Merta City (35 km) |
183 | Shekhasani | Indawar | Merta City (19 km) |
184 | Shiv | Rol Chandawata | Merta City (36 km) |
185 | Shivrampura | Merta Road | Merta City (19 km) |
186 | Shyampura | Netadiya | Merta City (10 km) |
187 | Siradhana | Dadhwara | Merta City (30 km) |
188 | Sirsala | Dhawa | Merta City (24 km) |
189 | Siyas | Chundiya | Merta City (10 km) |
190 | Sodas | Ganthiya | Merta City (25 km) |
191 | Sogawas | Sogawas | Merta City (2 km) |
192 | Sooriyas | Jhintiya | Merta City (30 km) |
193 | Subdand | Sogawas | Merta City (10 km) |
194 | Surpura | Jaswantabad | Merta City (28 km) |
195 | Tado Ki Dhani | Bhatiyon Ki Dhani | Merta City (38 km) |
196 | Talanpur | Talanpur | Merta City (30 km) |
197 | Thala Ki Dhani | Ren | Merta City (16 km) |
198 | That | Lampolai | Merta City (25 km) |
199 | Togas | Datani | Merta City (18 km) |
200 | Tukliya | Tunkliya | Merta City (38 km) |
201 | Uncharda Kalan | Khakharki | Merta City (10 km) |
202 | Uncharda Khurd | Khakharki | Merta City (10 km) |
203 | Veer Teja Nagar | Chhapri Khurd | Merta City (25 km) |
Population of Merta Tehsil
The population profile of Merta Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Merta Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 3,88,929 | 3,08,254 | 80,675 |
Male Population | 2,00,049 | 1,58,369 | 41,680 |
Female Population | 1,88,880 | 1,49,885 | 38,995 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 54,632 | 43,495 | 11,137 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 29,150 | 23,198 | 5,952 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,482 | 20,297 | 5,185 |
Literate Population | 2,06,439 | 1,56,420 | 50,019 |
Literate Male Population | 1,31,852 | 1,01,919 | 29,933 |
Literate Female Population | 74,587 | 54,501 | 20,086 |
Illiterate Population | 1,82,490 | 1,51,834 | 30,656 |
Illiterate Male Population | 68,197 | 56,450 | 11,747 |
Illiterate Female Population | 1,14,293 | 95,384 | 18,909 |
Total Households | 74,267 | 59,978 | 14,289 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Merta Tehsil is around 3,88,929 people. This includes 2,00,049 males and 1,88,880 females. Rural population is about 3,08,254 (1,58,369 males and 1,49,885 females), while urban population is nearly 80,675 (41,680 males and 38,995 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 54,632 of the population, with 29,150 boys and 25,482 girls. Rural areas have 43,495 children, and urban areas have about 11,137 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 2,06,439 literate people in Merta Tehsil, including 1,31,852 literate males and 74,587 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,56,420 individuals and urban literacy covers around 50,019 people.
- About 1,82,490 people in Merta Tehsil are not literate, including 68,197 males and 1,14,293 females. Rural areas include 1,51,834 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 30,656 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 74,267 households, with 59,978 in villages and 14,289 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Merta Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 87,575 | 72,993 | 14,582 |
SC Male Population | 45,092 | 37,660 | 7,432 |
SC Female Population | 42,483 | 35,333 | 7,150 |
Total ST Population | 1,391 | 946 | 445 |
ST Male Population | 729 | 490 | 239 |
ST Female Population | 662 | 456 | 206 |
Population Density | 170 / km² | 138 / km² | 1,370 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Merta Tehsil is approximately 87,575 people, including 45,092 males and 42,483 females. Around 72,993 people live in rural parts. Nearly 14,582 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Merta Tehsil is about 1,391 people, including 729 males and 662 females. Around 946 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 445 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 170 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 138 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,370 people per sq. km.