Beetan - Merta, Nagaur

Beetan is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 155 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Beetan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beetan is 083162. The village covers a total geographical area of 2532.24 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Beetan

As per Census 2011, Beetan village has a total population of 3,584 people, consisting of 1,889 males and 1,695 females. The village has 711 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 504 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,508 literate and 2,076 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,283 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Beetan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,5841,8891,695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)504288216
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,283671612
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910
Literate Population1,5081,043465
Illiterate Population2,0768461,230

Nearby Villages of Beetan

Beetan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chauhan NagarEast2.40 km
BayadNorth-East4.19 km
LooniyasEast4.65 km
PeethasSouth-East6.00 km
PoondlooNorth-West6.16 km
Mahadeo NagarSouth-West6.18 km
KurdayaSouth-East6.84 km
Bhakhron Ki DhaniSouth6.95 km
GagranaNorth7.44 km
GhodawatWest7.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beetan

Beetan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kharia Khangarh, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Beetan is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Beetan is about 155 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beetan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Beetan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Beetan

Where is Beetan located?

Beetan village is located in Merta Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beetan?

Beetan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Beetan?

The pincode of Beetan is 341510.

What is the population of Beetan?

Beetan has a total population of 3,584, including 1,889 males and 1,695 females.

How many households are there in Beetan?

There are 711 households in Beetan.

What is the literacy rate in Beetan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beetan is 42.08%. Male literacy is 55.21% and female literacy is 27.43%.