Datani - Merta, Nagaur

Datani is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Datani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Datani is 083141. The village covers a total geographical area of 1199 hectares and falls under the 341511 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Datani 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 Datani

According to the 2011 Census, Datani village had a total population of 1,910 people, including 994 males and 916 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.06%, with male literacy at 73.36% and female literacy at 43.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 368, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Datani

Datani 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 Datani

Datani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kheduli, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Datani is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Datani is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Datani

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

Health Facilities in Datani

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

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