Merui - Lalganj, Rae Bareli

Merui is a village situated in the Lalganj tehsil of Rae Bareli district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lalganj and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Rae Bareli. Merui village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merui is 144629. The village covers a total geographical area of 506.07 hectares and falls under the 229206 pincode. Rae Bareli is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Merui

According to the 2011 Census, Merui village had a total population of 2,855 people, including 1,437 males and 1,418 females, living in 552 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.55%, with male literacy at 74.80% and female literacy at 52.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 856.

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

Nearby Villages of Merui

Merui 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 Merui

Merui is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Lalganj, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rae Bareli to Merui is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rae Bareli to Merui is about 38 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 Merui

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

Health Facilities in Merui

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

FAQs about Merui