Meerapur - Bansur, Kotputli-Behror

Meerapur is a village situated in the Bansur tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from Bansur and around 64 km from Alwar. Manchi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerapur is 072932. The village covers a total geographical area of 309 hectares and falls under the 301402 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Meerapur

As per Census 2011, Meerapur village has a total population of 793 people, consisting of 398 males and 395 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 378 literate and 415 illiterate residents. Additionally, 51 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population793398395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487375
Scheduled Castes (SC)513021
Literate Population378246132
Illiterate Population415152263

Nearby Villages of Meerapur

Meerapur 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)
ManchiNorth-East1.58 km
MahanpurSouth-West2.32 km
GoontaEast2.42 km
Parsa Ka BasWest2.55 km
UnchhpurSouth3.43 km
Isra Ka BasNorth3.52 km
ChaudhaniWest3.57 km
AuspurSouth-East3.91 km
MorodiNorth-West4.18 km
ShahpurEast4.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meerapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Meerapur. The nearest railway station is Ghatla, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Meerapur is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Meerapur is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meerapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Meerapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Meerapur

Where is Meerapur located?

Meerapur village is located in Bansur Tehsil, Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meerapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Meerapur is Manchi.

What is the pincode of Meerapur?

The pincode of Meerapur is 301402.

What is the population of Meerapur?

Meerapur has a total population of 793, including 398 males and 395 females.

How many households are there in Meerapur?

There are 127 households in Meerapur.

What is the literacy rate in Meerapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meerapur is 47.67%. Male literacy is 61.81% and female literacy is 33.42%.