Mela

Mela is a village located in Shahganj tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Jaunpur and Shahganj are the district & sub-district headquarters of Mela village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Madaripur Bhela is the gram panchayat of Mela village.

Here you can discover what makes Mela unique in its vibrant Shahganj-Jaunpur region. You’ll see Mela’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mela

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mela is 200153. The village spans a total geographical area of 185.38 hectares. Shahganj is nearest town to Mela village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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Population of Mela

According to the 2011 Census, Mela has a total population of about 1,835, with approximately 883 males and 952 females. The sex ratio is around 1078 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 247 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 530 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.20%, with male literacy at about 78.03% and female literacy near 51.37%. There are around 299 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mela's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,835 883 952
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 247 102 145
Scheduled Castes (SC) 530 272 258
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,178 689 489
Illiterate Population 657 194 463

Connectivity of Mela

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mela. As per the 2011 stats, Mela had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mela

Knowing the nearby villages of Mela helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mela.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mela

Where is Mela located?
Mela village is situated in Shahganj Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Mela?
The Gram Panchayat of Mela is Madaripur Bhela (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Mela as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mela is 1,835, with 883 males and 952 females.
How many households are there in Mela as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mela village has a total of 299 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mela as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mela is 64.20%. The male literacy rate is 78.03%, while the female literacy rate is 51.37%.