Meerpura - Sanchore, Jalore

Meerpura is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Sanchore and around 130 km from Jalor. Gundau serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerpura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerpura is 089733. The village covers a total geographical area of 1193.29 hectares and falls under the 343040 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Meerpura

As per Census 2011, Meerpura village has a total population of 2,549 people, consisting of 1,317 males and 1,232 females. The village has 421 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 391 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,436 literate and 1,113 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meerpura

Meerpura 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 Meerpura

Meerpura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raniwara, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 153.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Meerpura is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Meerpura is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meerpura

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

Health Facilities in Meerpura

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

FAQs about Meerpura