Meerpur - Akbarpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Meerpur is a village situated in the Akbarpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akbarpur and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Khajawan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerpur is 168148. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.63 hectares and falls under the 224210 pincode. Gosaiganj is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Meerpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katehari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ambedkar Nagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meerpur

According to the 2011 Census, Meerpur village had a total population of 950 people, including 481 males and 469 females, living in 133 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.08%, with male literacy at 81.13% and female literacy at 58.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Meerpur

Meerpur 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 Meerpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Meerpur. The nearest railway station is Katahri, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gosaiganj to Meerpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Meerpur is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meerpur

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

Health Facilities in Meerpur

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

FAQs about Meerpur