Meen - Khacharod, Ujjain

Meen is a village situated in the Khacharod tehsil of Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khacharod and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Ujjain. Meen village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meen is 471055. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.03 hectares and falls under the 456224 pincode. Khacharod is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Meen

According to the 2011 Census, Meen village had a total population of 1,511 people, including 783 males and 728 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.21%, with male literacy at 84.49% and female literacy at 48.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 514, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,511783728
Child Population (0–6 yrs)221119102
Scheduled Castes (SC)514261253
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1226755
Literate Population867561306
Illiterate Population644222422

Nearby Villages of Meen

Meen 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamnagarNorth-East1.34 km
ShribachhWest1.98 km
FarnakhediEast2.53 km
BanjariSouth2.55 km
DhaturiyaEast2.79 km
Lasudiya DaiyarSouth3.37 km
BhensolaSouth3.85 km
GothdaNorth-West3.95 km
KantharkhediSouth-West4.01 km
NayapuraNorth4.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meen

Meen is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khachrod, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khacharod to Meen is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ujjain to Meen is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meen

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Meen

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Meen

Where is Meen located?

Meen village is located in Khacharod Tehsil, Ujjain district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Meen?

Meen is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Meen?

The pincode of Meen is 456224.

What is the population of Meen?

Meen had a total population of 1,511, including 783 males and 728 females.

How many households are there in Meen?

Meen had 280 households.

What is the literacy rate in Meen?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meen was 67.21%. Male literacy was 84.49% and female literacy was 48.88%.