Merpur - Kotra, Udaipur

Merpur is a village situated in the Kotra tehsil of Udaipur district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotra and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Udaipur. Merpur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merpur is 105883. The village covers a total geographical area of 202 hectares and falls under the 307025 pincode. Pindwara is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Merpur

According to the 2011 Census, Merpur village had a total population of 663 people, including 336 males and 327 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.09%, with male literacy at 19.80% and female literacy at 14.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 487.

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

Nearby Villages of Merpur

Merpur 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 Merpur

Merpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sirohi Road, while the nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pindwara to Merpur is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udaipur to Merpur is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merpur

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

Health Facilities in Merpur

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

FAQs about Merpur