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

According to the 2011 Census, Meerpura village had a total population of 2,549 people, including 1,317 males and 1,232 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.54%, with male literacy at 82.81% and female literacy at 49.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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

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