Jalwana - Merta, Nagaur

Jalwana 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 85 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Dhadhlas Uda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jalwana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jalwana is 083262. The village covers a total geographical area of 1362.15 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Jalwana 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 Jalwana

As per Census 2011, Jalwana village has a total population of 1,260 people, consisting of 622 males and 638 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 580 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jalwana

Jalwana 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 Jalwana

Jalwana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ren, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Jalwana is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Jalwana is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jalwana

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

Health Facilities in Jalwana

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

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