Mewra - Vijaypur, Sheopur

Mewra is a village situated in the Vijaypur tehsil of Sheopur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Vijaypur and around 160 km from the district headquarters in Sheopur. Mewara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mewra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mewra is 451389. The village covers a total geographical area of 509 hectares and falls under the 476332 pincode. Vijaypur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Mewra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Mewra

According to the 2011 Census, Mewra village had a total population of 1,190 people, including 663 males and 527 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 795 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.65%, with male literacy at 85.82% and female literacy at 46.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Mewra

Mewra 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 Mewra

Mewra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bijaipur Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vijaypur to Mewra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sheopur to Mewra is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mewra

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

Health Facilities in Mewra

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

FAQs about Mewra