Meerapur - Paota, Kotputli-Behror

Meerapur is a village situated in the Paota tehsil of Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 20 km from Kotputli and around 126 km from Jaipur. Dwarika Pura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerapur is 079056. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 303107 pincode. Kotputli is the nearest town, located about 20 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 Viratnagar 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 649 people, consisting of 353 males and 296 females. The village has 106 households and a sex ratio of 838 females per 1,000 males. There are 104 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 379 literate and 270 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population649353296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045747
Literate Population379270109
Illiterate Population27083187

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)
DwarikapuraSouth-West1.36 km
SujatnagarSouth-East2.02 km
BeethlodaEast2.68 km
BeriNorth2.70 km
Bhuree BharajSouth3.26 km
DantilWest3.67 km
SudarpuraNorth-West3.94 km
BhainslanaSouth-East4.46 km
JeengorSouth-West4.54 km
PurushottampuraNorth5.02 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meerapur

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Meerapur. The nearest railway station is Jhilo, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kotputli to Meerapur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaipur to Meerapur is about 126 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 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 >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >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 >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Meerapur

Where is Meerapur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Meerapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Meerapur is Dwarika Pura.

What is the pincode of Meerapur?

The pincode of Meerapur is 303107.

What is the population of Meerapur?

Meerapur has a total population of 649, including 353 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Meerapur?

There are 106 households in Meerapur.

What is the literacy rate in Meerapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meerapur is 58.40%. Male literacy is 76.49% and female literacy is 36.82%.