Meerapur
About Meerapur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meerapur village is 200583. Meerapur village is located in Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Shahganj (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Jaunpur. As per 2009 stats, Meerapur village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 167.87 hectares. Meerapur has a total population of 1,938 peoples, out of which male population is 937 while female population is 1,001. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1068 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meerapur village is 58.67% out of which 70.12% males and 47.95% females are literate. There are about 303 houses in meerapur village.
When it comes to administration, Meerapur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Meerapur village comes under Shahganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jaunpur Lok Sabha constituency. Jounpur is nearest town to meerapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.
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Population of Meerapur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,938 | 937 | 1,001 |
| Children (0-6) | 294 | 149 | 145 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 503 | 228 | 275 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,137 | 657 | 480 |
| Illiterate Population | 801 | 280 | 521 |
Connectivity of Meerapur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meerapur
Frequently Asked Questions about Meerapur
Where is Meerapur located?
Meerapur village is situated in Shahganj Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meerapur?
Meerapur serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Meerapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meerapur is 1,938, with 937 males and 1,001 females.
How many households are there in Meerapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meerapur village has a total of 303 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meerapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meerapur is 58.67%. The male literacy rate is 70.12%, while the female literacy rate is 47.95%.