Peethas - Merta, Nagaur

Peethas 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 150 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Bargaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Peethas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Peethas is 083164. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.59 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Peethas 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 Peethas

As per Census 2011, Peethas village has a total population of 284 people, consisting of 148 males and 136 females. The village has 62 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 138 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Peethas

Peethas 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 Peethas

Peethas 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 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Peethas is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Peethas is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Peethas

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

Health Facilities in Peethas

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

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