Meregaon - Shahpura, Jabalpur

Meregaon is a village situated in the Shahpura tehsil of Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahpura and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Jabalpur. Meregaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meregaon is 489632. The village covers a total geographical area of 643.66 hectares and falls under the 483119 pincode. Shahpura is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Meregaon

According to the 2011 Census, Meregaon village had a total population of 879 people, including 453 males and 426 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.85%, with male literacy at 84.33% and female literacy at 62.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 61, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 293.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Meregaon

Meregaon 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 Meregaon

Meregaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shridham, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpura to Meregaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jabalpur to Meregaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meregaon

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

Health Facilities in Meregaon

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

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