Meerapur - Meerganj, Bareilly

Meerapur is a village situated in the Meerganj tehsil of Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meerganj and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Bareilly. Meerapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerapur is 129657. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.17 hectares and falls under the 243501 pincode. Fatehganj West is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Meerapur 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 Meerganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bareilly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meerapur

According to the 2011 Census, Meerapur village had a total population of 2,570 people, including 1,412 males and 1,158 females, living in 427 households. The sex ratio was 820 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.87%, with male literacy at 65.64% and female literacy at 41.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 689.

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

Public transport in the Meerapur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parsa Khera, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Fatehganj West to Meerapur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bareilly to Meerapur is about 22 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