Meerpur - Kerakat, Jaunpur

Meerpur is a village situated in the Kerakat tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kerakat and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Devkali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerpur is 203067. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.76 hectares and falls under the 222142 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Meerpur 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 Kerakat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meerpur

According to the 2011 Census, Meerpur village had a total population of 776 people, including 373 males and 403 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.57%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 63.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Meerpur

Meerpur 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 Gangauli, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Meerpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Meerpur 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 Meerpur

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

Health Facilities in Meerpur

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

FAQs about Meerpur