Merapur - Chhibramau, Kannauj

Merapur is a village situated in the Chhibramau tehsil of Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chhibramau and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Kannauj. Merapur Gariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merapur is 146573. The village covers a total geographical area of 556.83 hectares and falls under the 209721 pincode. Chhibramau is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Merapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chhibramau Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kannauj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Merapur

As per Census 2011, Merapur village has a total population of 2,358 people, consisting of 1,269 males and 1,089 females. The village has 358 households and a sex ratio of 858 females per 1,000 males. There are 396 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,463 literate and 895 illiterate residents. Additionally, 42 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Merapur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Merapur

Merapur 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 Merapur

Merapur 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 Nibkarori, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chhibramau to Merapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kannauj to Merapur is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merapur

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

Health Facilities in Merapur

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

FAQs about Merapur