Mehri Purohitan - Sardarshahar, Churu

Mehri Purohitan is a village situated in the Sardarshahar tehsil of Churu district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 41 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sardarshahar and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Churu. Mehri Rajviyan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehri Purohitan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehri Purohitan is 070315. The village covers a total geographical area of 702.5 hectares and falls under the 331403 pincode. Sardarshahar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Mehri Purohitan

According to the 2011 Census, Mehri Purohitan village had a total population of 2,264 people, including 1,197 males and 1,067 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.37%, with male literacy at 76.20% and female literacy at 51.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Mehri Purohitan

Mehri Purohitan 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 Mehri Purohitan

Mehri Purohitan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sardarshahr, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sardarshahar to Mehri Purohitan is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Churu to Mehri Purohitan is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehri Purohitan

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

Health Facilities in Mehri Purohitan

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

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