Meharpur - Dhampur, Bijnor

Meharpur is a village situated in the Dhampur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhampur and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Farid Nagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meharpur is 113384. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.02 hectares and falls under the 246761 pincode. Bahraur is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Meharpur 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 Nehtaur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Nagina Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meharpur

According to the 2011 Census, Meharpur village had a total population of 299 people, including 145 males and 154 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,062 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 21.48%, with male literacy at 25.58% and female literacy at 17.32%.

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

Nearby Villages of Meharpur

Meharpur 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 Meharpur

Public transport in the Meharpur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haldaur, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bahraur to Meharpur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bijnor to Meharpur is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meharpur

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

Health Facilities in Meharpur

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

FAQs about Meharpur