Meerapur - Jalalpur, Ambedkar Nagar

Meerapur is a village situated in the Jalalpur tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalalpur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Meerapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerapur is 167879. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.45 hectares and falls under the 224186 pincode. Jalalpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Meerapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Meerapur

According to the 2011 Census, Meerapur village had a total population of 1,021 people, including 524 males and 497 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.70%, with male literacy at 67.44% and female literacy at 49.51%.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Meerapur

Meerapur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Malipur, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalalpur to Meerapur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Meerapur is about 20 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 Meerapur

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

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:

FAQs about Meerapur