Nala - Niwai, Tonk

Nala is a village situated in the Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Niwai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Tonk. Khandawa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nala is 092979. The village covers a total geographical area of 806.04 hectares and falls under the 304021 pincode. Niwai is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Nala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Niwai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nala

As per Census 2011, Nala village has a total population of 1,403 people, consisting of 712 males and 691 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 197 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 761 literate and 642 illiterate residents. Additionally, 563 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,403712691
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1979998
Scheduled Castes (SC)563290273
Scheduled Tribes (ST)612734
Literate Population761511250
Illiterate Population642201441

Nearby Villages of Nala

Nala 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)
Wazeer NagarSouth-West1.75 km
BhanwarpuraNorth-East1.79 km
HanifpurSouth2.05 km
MaraliyaEast2.55 km
Barodiya @ Bhanwar SagarNorth-East2.90 km
SakatpuraNorth3.09 km
KhandwaWest3.21 km
SeendraNorth-East3.24 km
RamsinghpuraNorth-West3.59 km
HameedpuraNorth-West4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Nala. The nearest railway station is Siras, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Niwai to Nala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tonk to Nala is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Nala

Where is Nala located?

Nala village is located in Niwai Tehsil, Tonk district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nala?

The Gram Panchayat of Nala is Khandawa.

What is the pincode of Nala?

The pincode of Nala is 304021.

What is the population of Nala?

Nala has a total population of 1,403, including 712 males and 691 females.

How many households are there in Nala?

There are 234 households in Nala.

What is the literacy rate in Nala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nala is 54.24%. Male literacy is 71.77% and female literacy is 36.18%.