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Meghawas Village

Meghawas is an inhabited village in Pachpadra Tehsil of Barmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 087458, the Census 2011 record lists 1,240 people in 194 households and the reported area is 1,565.45 hectares. The local references include Balotra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Balotra at about 60 km.

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Quick answer: Meghawas is a village in Pachpadra Tehsil, Barmer district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 087458 and 1,240 people in 194 households.
Village Code087458
Population1,240
Households194
Area1,565.45 hectares
Nearest TownBalotra

Key Village Facts

Village
Meghawas
Census Village Code
087458
State
Rajasthan
State Census Code
08
District
Barmer
District Census Code
115
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pachpadra
Sub-district Census Code
00579
CD Block
Balotra
Households
194
Population
1,240
Male Population
620
Female Population
620
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
1,565.45 hectares
Area
15.65 sq km
Nearest Town
Balotra
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
344026
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Meghawas at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,240 people, 1,565.45 hectares of reported area and Balotra as the nearest town reference for Meghawas, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBarmer
TehsilPachpadra
CD BlockBalotra
  • Meghawas falls under Pachpadra Tehsil in Barmer district, Rajasthan.
  • The Census village code is 087458.
  • The record lists 1,240 people living in 194 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,565.45 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Balotra.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density79.21 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.39 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share12.9%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share2.34%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meghawas in the official administrative record. Census village code 087458 and Balotra CD Block.

State Census Code
08
District Census Code
115
Sub-district Census Code
00579
Village Census Code
087458
CD Block Code
0126
CD Block Name
Balotra

Location and Distance

Balotra is the nearest town listed for Meghawas, about 60 km away. Barmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 170 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pachpadra
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
60 km
District Headquarter
Barmer
Distance from District Headquarter
170 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Balotra
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Rajasthan
Nearest Town
Balotra
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
1,565.45 hectares
Area
15.65 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,240 people in 194 households, with 620 male residents and 620 female residents. The average household size is 6.39, and SC share is 12.9% and ST share is 2.34% for Meghawas. Population density works out to about 79.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
194
Total Population
1,240
Male Population
620
Female Population
620
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
6.39
SC Population
160
SC Male Population
76
SC Female Population
84
SC Population Share
12.9
ST Population
29
ST Male Population
16
ST Female Population
13
ST Population Share
2.34
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Meghawas list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Meghawas. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
3
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Out Patient Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meghawas include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Spring
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Meghawas include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Meghawas include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Meghawas is reported as 15 hours per day in summer and 20 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meghawas show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Moth and Guar and net sown area is 1,071 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Bajara
Agricultural Commodities Second
Moth
Agricultural Commodities Third
Guar
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
53.27
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
7.12 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
97.18 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
336.88 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
1071.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1,071 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Others
Available
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meghawas

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
ICICI Bank Limited 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
ICICI Bank Limited ATM 344026 Barmer Barmer Barmer (M) ICICI Bank Atm, Vedanta Limited.mangala Processing Terminal, Nagana Village ICICI Bank Atm, Vedanta Limited.mangala Pro…

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Meghawas village located?

Meghawas is in Pachpadra Tehsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan, India.

Which district is Meghawas village in?

Meghawas village is in Barmer district.

Which state is Meghawas village in?

Meghawas village is in Rajasthan.

Which tehsil is Meghawas under?

Meghawas comes under Pachpadra Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meghawas?

The Census village code of Meghawas is 087458.

What is the population of Meghawas village?

The village record lists 1,240 people and 194 households for Meghawas.

How many households are in Meghawas village?

The village record lists 194 households for Meghawas.

What is the male and female population of Meghawas?

The record lists 620 male residents and 620 female residents for Meghawas.

What is the sex ratio of Meghawas village?

The sex ratio of Meghawas is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meghawas village?

The reported geographical area of Meghawas is 1,565.45 hectares.

What is the population density of Meghawas village?

The approximate population density of Meghawas is 79.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meghawas?

The nearest town listed for Meghawas is Balotra, about 60 km away.

How far is Meghawas from the district headquarters?

Meghawas is about 170 km from Barmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Meghawas from the sub-district headquarters?

Meghawas is about 60 km from Pachpadra, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meghawas?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Meghawas.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Meghawas?

For Meghawas, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Moth and Guar and net sown area is 1,071 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meghawas?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meghawas. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Meghawas.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.