Meha Village Overview
Meha is a village in Karanja tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 26 km from Karanja tehsil headquarters and around 98 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Meha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Meha 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 Meha is 530925. The village covers a geographical area of 704 hectares. Karanja is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.
Location Map of Meha
Population & Demographics of Meha
This section provides population and demographic details of Meha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,383 | 708 | 675 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 146 | 84 | 62 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 401 | 188 | 213 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 226 | 111 | 115 |
| Literate Population | 1,083 | 577 | 506 |
| Illiterate Population | 300 | 131 | 169 |
Key population details of Meha village are given below:
- Meha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,383, including approximately 708 males and 675 females, with a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 401 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 226 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Meha village is high, with a literacy rate of about 78.31%.
- There are around 322 households in Meha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Meha
Transport facilities help residents of Meha 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 within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meha
The following villages are located close to Meha 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 Meha
- Where is Meha located?
- Meha village is located in Karanja Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Meha?
- Meha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Meha?
- Meha has a total population of 1,383, including 708 males and 675 females.
- How many households are there in Meha?
- There are 322 households in Meha.
- What is the literacy rate in Meha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meha is 78.31%. Male literacy is 81.50% and female literacy is 74.96%.