Meerganj - Bilaspur, Rampur
Meerganj is a village situated in the Bilaspur tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bilaspur and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Rawana Lala Urf Bishanpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meerganj village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerganj is 116715. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.28 hectares and falls under the 244921 pincode. Bilaspur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Meerganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bilaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Rampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Meerganj
Meerganj 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Rawana Ghasi | South-West | 0.86 km |
| Rawana Kannu | North | 0.94 km |
| Rawana Lala Urf Bishanpuri | East | 1.20 km |
| Saintoli | West | 1.45 km |
| Ahamdabad | North-West | 1.48 km |
| Jamnapur | South-East | 1.48 km |
| Mushrrafganj | South | 1.74 km |
| Dhaki | North-East | 2.08 km |
| Rafatpur | North | 2.09 km |
| Rustampur | South-East | 2.25 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meerganj
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Meerganj. The nearest railway station is Bilaspur Road, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bilaspur to Meerganj is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Meerganj is about 37 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 Meerganj
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meerganj village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Meerganj
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meerganj village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Meerganj
Where is Meerganj located?
Meerganj village is located in Bilaspur Tehsil, Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meerganj?
The Gram Panchayat of Meerganj is Rawana Lala Urf Bishanpuri.
What is the pincode of Meerganj?
The pincode of Meerganj is 244921.