Poondloo - Merta, Nagaur

Poondloo is a village situated in the Merta tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Merta and around 115 km from the district headquarters in Nagaur. Poondloo village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poondloo is 083161. The village covers a total geographical area of 4147.01 hectares and falls under the 341510 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Poondloo 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 Poondloo

According to the 2011 Census, Poondloo village had a total population of 6,827 people, including 3,572 males and 3,255 females, living in 1,284 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.17%, with male literacy at 72.20% and female literacy at 32.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,623, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Poondloo

Poondloo 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 Poondloo

Poondloo 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 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Poondloo is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Poondloo is about 115 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poondloo

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

Health Facilities in Poondloo

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

FAQs about Poondloo