Meko Village Overview
Meko is a village in Baikunthpur tehsil of Koriya district, Chhattisgarh. It lies about 7 km from Baikunthpur, which serves as both tehsil and district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Salba is the Gram Panchayat for Meko village.
The sections below provide essential information about Meko village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meko is 431405. The village covers a geographical area of 154.97 hectares and has a pincode of 497335. Baikunthpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.
Location Map of Meko
Population & Demographics of Meko
This section provides population and demographic details of Meko village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 233 | 119 | 114 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 12 | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 149 | 90 | 59 |
| Illiterate Population | 84 | 29 | 55 |
Key population details of Meko village are given below:
- Meko village is a small village with a total population of around 233, including approximately 119 males and 114 females, with a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 21 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 10 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Meko village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.95%.
- There are around 59 households in Meko village.
Transport & Connectivity of Meko
Transport facilities help residents of Meko village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meko
The following villages are located close to Meko and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meko
- Where is Meko located?
- Meko village is located in Baikunthpur Tehsil, Koriya district, Chhattisgarh, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Meko?
- The Gram Panchayat of Meko is Salba (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Meko?
- The pincode of Meko is 497335.
- What is the population of Meko?
- Meko has a total population of 233, including 119 males and 114 females.
- How many households are there in Meko?
- There are 59 households in Meko.
- What is the literacy rate in Meko?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meko is 63.95%. Male literacy is 75.63% and female literacy is 51.75%.