Living in Merta
Merta is a large place in Rajasthan, India, home to 46,070 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are rural value seekers (top 43%, #1,541 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 45%, #1,595 of 3,608), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 77%, #2,765 of 3,608).
Residents46,070
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport178 km (Jaipur International)
Nearest city of 100k+64 km
Within 30 km80,700 people
Climate typeHot desert (BWh)
Terrain around itabout 310 m, height range 30 m
Main railway line11.7 km
Distance to New Delhi380 km
Within 10 km46,070 people
Winter daylight10 h 28 min, sunset 13:16
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Merta
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 28 min and sets around 13:16; in late June it sets around 16:00.
How Merta ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Rajasthan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 53 | #2,874 of 3,335 | #151 of 177 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #3,156 of 3,608 | #157 of 210 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #3,120 of 3,335 | #158 of 177 | Map |
| Single parent | 56 | #3,104 of 3,335 | #155 of 177 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 59 | #3,077 of 3,335 | #141 of 177 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 66 | #3,084 of 3,335 | #139 of 177 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,073 of 3,608 | #173 of 210 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #3,405 of 3,608 | #173 of 210 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 33 | #3,167 of 3,335 | #158 of 177 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 42 | #3,028 of 3,608 | #147 of 210 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 8 | #3,242 of 3,608 | #160 of 210 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 37 | #2,977 of 3,335 | #135 of 177 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 64 | #1,595 of 3,608 | #129 of 210 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 0 | #3,398 of 3,608 | #183 of 210 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #2,765 of 3,608 | #166 of 210 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 53 | #1,541 of 3,608 | #120 of 210 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 41 | #2,500 of 3,608 | #96 of 210 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 26 | #2,887 of 3,608 | #123 of 210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 58 | #3,291 of 3,608 | #192 of 210 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 7 | #3,329 of 3,608 | #174 of 210 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.