Meerpur - Jakhania, Ghazipur
Meerpur is a village situated in the Jakhania tehsil of Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jakhanian and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Ghazipur. Kritsinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerpur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerpur is 203575. The village covers a total geographical area of 4.8 hectares and falls under the 275204 pincode. Ghazipur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Meerpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jakhanian Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghazipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Puniksa | South | 0.75 km |
| Bahera | South-West | 0.81 km |
| Rampur Madra | North-East | 0.81 km |
| Basantpur | South-East | 1.27 km |
| Jotganj Singh | North-East | 1.34 km |
| Keshaw Pur | South | 1.60 km |
| Araji Mafi Parri | South-West | 1.66 km |
| Abbopur | South-East | 1.66 km |
| Khanpur Raghubar Rai | South | 1.69 km |
| Tajpur Shobha Mishra | South | 1.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meerpur
The nearest railway station is Jakhanian, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghazipur to Meerpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ghazipur to Meerpur is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
FAQs about Meerpur
Where is Meerpur located?
Meerpur village is located in Jakhania Tehsil, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meerpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Meerpur is Kritsinghpur.
What is the pincode of Meerpur?
The pincode of Meerpur is 275204.