Meri - Wazeerpur, Sawai Madhopur

Meri is a village situated in the Wazeerpur tehsil of Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 32 km from Gangapur and around 104 km from Sawai Madhopur. Meri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meri is 077092. The village covers a total geographical area of 867 hectares and falls under the 322219 pincode. Gangapur City is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Meri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Meri

As per Census 2011, Meri village has a total population of 3,272 people, consisting of 1,760 males and 1,512 females. The village has 612 households and a sex ratio of 859 females per 1,000 males. There are 458 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,896 literate and 1,376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 643 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2,118 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2721,7601,512
Child Population (0–6 yrs)458251207
Scheduled Castes (SC)643327316
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2,1181,161957
Literate Population1,8961,310586
Illiterate Population1,376450926

Nearby Villages of Meri

Meri 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)
MathSouth2.08 km
RaipurSouth-West2.45 km
PhulwaraNorth-West3.04 km
ReethauliNorth-East3.07 km
RaundkalaSouth-East3.22 km
SengarpuraSouth3.49 km
RudorEast4.05 km
KatkarNorth4.06 km
KunsaySouth-West4.10 km
Garhi BadhawaEast4.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meri

Meri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khandip, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangapur City to Meri is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sawai Madhopur to Meri is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Meri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Meri

Where is Meri located?

Meri village is located in Wazeerpur Tehsil, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meri?

Meri is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Meri?

The pincode of Meri is 322219.

What is the population of Meri?

Meri has a total population of 3,272, including 1,760 males and 1,512 females.

How many households are there in Meri?

There are 612 households in Meri.

What is the literacy rate in Meri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meri is 57.95%. Male literacy is 74.43% and female literacy is 38.76%.