Bhilawas - Merta, Nagaur

Bhilawas is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Basni Seja serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhilawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhilawas is 083111. The village covers a total geographical area of 888 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Bhilawas 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 Bhilawas

According to the 2011 Census, Bhilawas village had a total population of 678 people, including 348 males and 330 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.75%, with male literacy at 59.42% and female literacy at 30.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 384.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhilawas

Bhilawas 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 Bhilawas

Bhilawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gotan, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Bhilawas is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Bhilawas is about 100 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 Bhilawas

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

Health Facilities in Bhilawas

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

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