Soodwar - Riyan Bari, Nagaur

Soodwar is a village situated in the Riyan Bari tehsil of Nagaur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 35 km from Degana and around 80 km from Nagaur. Soodwar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soodwar is 083465. The village covers a total geographical area of 1143 hectares and falls under the 341031 pincode. Merta City is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Soodwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Degana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rajsamand Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Soodwar

As per Census 2011, Soodwar village has a total population of 1,691 people, consisting of 837 males and 854 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 760 literate and 931 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,691837854
Child Population (0–6 yrs)294155139
Scheduled Castes (SC)21011298
Literate Population760480280
Illiterate Population931357574

Nearby Villages of Soodwar

Soodwar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShekhpuraSouth-West1.96 km
JaswantpuraWest2.88 km
ShahpuraNorth-East3.04 km
BherundaNorth4.23 km
Nimbola BiswaEast4.35 km
TehlaSouth-West5.73 km
DhanipuraSouth-East5.97 km
DodiyanaWest5.98 km
Gurha JodhaNorth-West6.27 km
RohisaraWest6.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Soodwar

Soodwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ajmer Jn, while the nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Merta City to Soodwar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Nagaur to Soodwar is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soodwar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Soodwar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Soodwar

Where is Soodwar located?

Soodwar village is located in Riyan Bari Tehsil, Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Soodwar?

Soodwar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Soodwar?

The pincode of Soodwar is 341031.

What is the population of Soodwar?

Soodwar has a total population of 1,691, including 837 males and 854 females.

How many households are there in Soodwar?

There are 353 households in Soodwar.

What is the literacy rate in Soodwar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Soodwar is 44.94%. Male literacy is 57.35% and female literacy is 32.79%.