Minda (or Mindha)is a village located in the Nawa tehsil under Nagaur district, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of 217 villages in nawa Block along with villages like Takiya, Thikariya and Naya Bas. Nearby railway station is Minda railway station which is in between Renwal and Bhainslana stations. This railway track starts from Delhi, Gurgaon, Rewari, Narnaul, Ringus, Renwal, Minda, Phulera and up to Ajmer. However, Jaipur Railway Station is major railway station 58 km near to Minda via Phulera.
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Minda is situated in western side from State capital Jaipur with 64 km distance. Further more, It is located 182 km towards East from District headquarters Nagaur & 52 km from Kuchaman. Minda Pin code is 341509 and postal head office is Nawacity Lsg. Deola, Deoli Kalan, Shekhawatpura, Dediya Ka Bas, Takiya, Naya Bas, Baori, Thikariya Khurd, Bheevpura, Moondgasoi (13 km), Loonwa (17 km) are the nearby Villages to Minda.
Marwari is the first and local language here followed by Hindi, Urdu, English.
Facilities
Minda village having some common facilities like market, temples and Mosque, schools, Hospitals and medicine shops, play ground between houses, sitting spaces under large shade trees, wells, wastelands, grazing grounds and cremation grounds etc.
The market of this village is small having some glossary shops, general items, stationary shops, vegetable and fruit shops. The nearby main market is in Renwal which is 6 km away. There are a number of tea stalls where many people can be seen sitting with gossiping to each other. Many people can be seen with playing cards near the tea stalls, young generation thinking that they are wasting their time and energy by playing cards. This energy may be used in the development of the village.
Culture
A typical rajasthani culture can be seen in this village. A Rajasthani traditional dress for females comprises an ankle length skirt and a short top, also known as a lehenga or a chaniya choli or blouse and covers their faces with chunari or lugri, this practice is called Ghunghat. Women dresses are usually designed in bright colours like blue, yellow and orange. Their traditional dresses are entirely different from other states traditional dresses. In recent era, their dresses are changing as all people are entering in modern culture and society; e.g. Sarees, Salwar-Kurta, Jeans-Top etc.
Economy
The economy of villagers is based on agriculture. Many people depend on agriculture and dairy for their livelihood. Some people especially Kumawat casts are depending on building construction works as skilled labour (Mistri), labour, or by selling building materials etc. There are many families in this village are depended on leather works (Juti and mojri preparation). The village is excellent in education and many of the people are government servant.
Nearby railway stations
Mindha- 2 km, Badhal- 6 km, Bheslana- 6 km, Renwal- 7 km. Mindha Railway Station situated 3 Kilometer from the main market. Mindha railway station is not a flag station which is required to more efficient to solve the problem and gave better connectivity.
Notable locations
Kuchaman City- 50 km Samode- 55 km Jaipur- 60 km Galta- 65 km Jamwa Ramgarh- 79 km
Jobner 30km
Nearby tehsils
Danta Ramgarh- 26 km Sambhar- 27 km Govindgarh- 41 km Kuchaman- 49 km