Shiv

Shiv is a village located in Merta tehsil of Nagaur district in Rajasthan, India. It is situated 36km away from sub-district headquarter Merta (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Nagaur. As per 2009 stats, Rol Chandawata is the gram panchayat of Shiv village.

Here you can discover what makes Shiv unique in its vibrant Merta-Nagaur region. You’ll see Shiv’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shiv

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shiv is 083088. The village spans a total geographical area of 837 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 342902. Merta City is nearest town to Shiv village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shiv village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khinwsar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nagaur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shiv

Population of Shiv

According to the 2011 Census, Shiv has a total population of about 1,387, with approximately 717 males and 670 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 198 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 597 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.73%, with male literacy at about 63.04% and female literacy near 31.34%. There are around 270 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shiv's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shiv

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shiv. As per the 2011 stats, Shiv had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shiv

Knowing the nearby villages of Shiv helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shiv.

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