Meerapura - Chaksu, Jaipur

Meerapura is a village situated in the Chaksu tehsil of Jaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chaksu and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Jaipur. Kareda Khurd serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerapura is 081053. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.81 hectares and falls under the 303901 pincode. Chaksu is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Meerapura

As per Census 2011, Meerapura village has a total population of 286 people, consisting of 153 males and 133 females. The village has 51 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 286 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Meerapura are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population286153133
Child Population (0–6 yrs)442717
Scheduled Castes (SC)286153133
Literate Population16410757
Illiterate Population1224676

Nearby Villages of Meerapura

Meerapura 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)
HansrajpuraWest1.38 km
Barh BagpuraSouth-West2.04 km
RasoolpuraSouth2.07 km
KalyanpuraNorth2.12 km
Kareda KhurdNorth-West2.22 km
Rampura BujurgNorth-East2.86 km
ThaliWest3.09 km
MurarpuraNorth-West3.77 km
AzamnagarNorth3.81 km
LasariyaSouth4.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meerapura

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Meerapura. The nearest railway station is Chaksu, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chaksu to Meerapura is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Meerapura is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meerapura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Meerapura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Meerapura

Where is Meerapura located?

Meerapura village is located in Chaksu Tehsil, Jaipur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meerapura?

The Gram Panchayat of Meerapura is Kareda Khurd.

What is the pincode of Meerapura?

The pincode of Meerapura is 303901.

What is the population of Meerapura?

Meerapura has a total population of 286, including 153 males and 133 females.

How many households are there in Meerapura?

There are 51 households in Meerapura.

What is the literacy rate in Meerapura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meerapura is 57.34%. Male literacy is 69.93% and female literacy is 42.86%.