Mekri Village - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Mekri is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 32 km from Bhatapara and around 100 km from Raipur. Mekari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mekri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mekri is 443676. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.5 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Mekri

As per Census 2011, Mekri village has a total population of 1,327 people, consisting of 636 males and 691 females. The village has 207 households and a sex ratio of 1,086 females per 1,000 males. There are 227 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 673 literate and 654 illiterate residents. Additionally, 348 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mekri

Mekri 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Mekri

Mekri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ibhh, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Mekri is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Mekri is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mekri

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

Health Facilities in Mekri

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

FAQs about Mekri