Kurdaya - Merta, Nagaur

Kurdaya is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Kurdaya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurdaya is 083163. The village covers a total geographical area of 3776.49 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kurdaya 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 Kurdaya

According to the 2011 Census, Kurdaya village had a total population of 4,726 people, including 2,494 males and 2,232 females, living in 1,033 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.51%, with male literacy at 75.97% and female literacy at 51.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,337, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurdaya

Kurdaya 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 Kurdaya

Kurdaya 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 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Kurdaya is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Kurdaya is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurdaya

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

Health Facilities in Kurdaya

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

FAQs about Kurdaya