Meppur Village Overview
Meppur is a village in Poonamallee tehsil of Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. Poonamallee is the tehsil headquarters, while Thiruvallur is the district headquarters for Meppur village. As per available records (2009), Meppur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Meppur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meppur is 629148. The village covers a geographical area of 173.56 hectares and has a pincode of 600123. Poonamalli is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.
Location Map of Meppur
Population & Demographics of Meppur
This section provides population and demographic details of Meppur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,493 | 1,771 | 1,722 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 389 | 206 | 183 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,078 | 1,066 | 1,012 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 47 | 22 | 25 |
| Literate Population | 2,410 | 1,324 | 1,086 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,083 | 447 | 636 |
Key population details of Meppur village are given below:
- Meppur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 3,493, including approximately 1,771 males and 1,722 females, with a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 2,078 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 47 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Meppur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.00%.
- There are around 863 households in Meppur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Meppur
Transport facilities help residents of Meppur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 1 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 14 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meppur
The following villages are located close to Meppur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meppur
- Where is Meppur located?
- Meppur village is located in Poonamallee Taluka, Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Meppur?
- Meppur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Meppur?
- The pincode of Meppur is 600123.
- What is the population of Meppur?
- Meppur has a total population of 3,493, including 1,771 males and 1,722 females.
- How many households are there in Meppur?
- There are 863 households in Meppur.
- What is the literacy rate in Meppur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meppur is 69.00%. Male literacy is 74.76% and female literacy is 63.07%.