Mewra - Simalwara, Dungarpur

Mewra is a village situated in the Simalwara tehsil of Dungarpur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Simalwara and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dungarpur. Mewda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mewra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mewra is 098301. The village covers a total geographical area of 525 hectares and falls under the 314403 pincode. Sagwara is the nearest town, located about 20 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 1,874 people, including 929 males and 945 females, living in 343 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 45.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,395.

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, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dungarpur, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagwara to Mewra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dungarpur to Mewra is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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