Meora - Bilgram, Hardoi

Meora is a village situated in the Bilgram tehsil of Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilgram and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Hardoi. Meora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meora is 140552. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.16 hectares and falls under the 241301 pincode. Bilgram is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

Meora 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 Bilgram-mallanwan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Misrikh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meora

According to the 2011 Census, Meora village had a total population of 1,969 people, including 1,042 males and 927 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.73%, with male literacy at 76.08% and female literacy at 53.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 283.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,9691,042927
Child Population (0–6 yrs)300139161
Scheduled Castes (SC)283152131
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,097687410
Illiterate Population872355517

Nearby Villages of Meora

Meora 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Katri JarsenamauSouth0.89 km
Katri MeoraWest1.01 km
KarehkaNorth1.13 km
Katri KarehkaNorth-West1.45 km
PaindapurNorth-East1.63 km
NaurangpurEast1.72 km
JarsenamauSouth-East1.80 km
Gang Barar Katri Jarsenamau ChSouth1.85 km
Gang Barar Katri JarsenamauSouth-West1.99 km
CholiapurNorth2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meora

Meora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kannauj City, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilgram to Meora is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hardoi to Meora 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 Meora

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Meora

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Meora

Where is Meora located?

Meora village is located in Bilgram Tehsil, Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Meora?

Meora is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Meora?

The pincode of Meora is 241301.

What is the population of Meora?

Meora had a total population of 1,969, including 1,042 males and 927 females.

How many households are there in Meora?

Meora had 287 households.

What is the literacy rate in Meora?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meora was 65.73%. Male literacy was 76.08% and female literacy was 53.52%.