Meega

Meega is a village located in Sringeri taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Sringeri (tehsildar office) and 104km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Begaru is the gram panchayat of Meega village.

Here you can discover what makes Meega unique in its vibrant Sringeri-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Meega’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Meega

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Meega is 608919. The village spans a total geographical area of 1149.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577126. Sringeri is nearest town to Meega village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Meega village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sringeri Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Meega

Population of Meega

According to the 2011 Census, Meega has a total population of about 662, with approximately 324 males and 338 females. The sex ratio is around 1043 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 61 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 40 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.68%, with male literacy at about 80.86% and female literacy near 70.71%. There are around 177 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Meega's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Meega

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Meega. As per the 2011 stats, Meega had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Meega

Knowing the nearby villages of Meega helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Meega.

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