Meerapur - Shahabad, Rampur

Meerapur is a village situated in the Shahabad tehsil of Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahabad and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Rampur. Meerapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meerapur is 117145. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.3 hectares and falls under the 244922 pincode. Shahbaad is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Meerapur

As per Census 2011, Meerapur village has a total population of 1,889 people, consisting of 984 males and 905 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 810 literate and 1,079 illiterate residents. Additionally, 585 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meerapur

Meerapur 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 Meerapur

Meerapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purua Khera, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahbaad to Meerapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rampur to Meerapur is about 36 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 Meerapur

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

Health Facilities in Meerapur

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

FAQs about Meerapur