Meharpur - Nakur, Saharanpur

Meharpur is a village situated in the Nakur tehsil of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakur and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Saharanpur. Malha Mazra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meharpur is 109711. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.28 hectares and falls under the 247342 pincode. Nakur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Meharpur

As per Census 2011, Meharpur village has a total population of 81 people, consisting of 47 males and 34 females. The village has 13 households and a sex ratio of 723 females per 1,000 males. There are 11 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 56 literate and 25 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population814734
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1183
Literate Population563422
Illiterate Population251312

Nearby Villages of Meharpur

Meharpur 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Malha MazraWest0.65 km
Sahaba MazraNorth-East0.88 km
NarayanpurNorth-West1.20 km
Abdul HadipurSouth-West1.27 km
KasampurWest1.81 km
Saroorpur TagaSouth-East1.90 km
LatifpurNorth-East2.03 km
HasanpurEast2.32 km
JuddiEast2.51 km
Mugal MazraWest2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meharpur

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Meharpur. The nearest railway station is Sarsawa, while the nearest airport is Karnal Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nakur to Meharpur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Saharanpur to Meharpur is about 31 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 Meharpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Meharpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Meharpur

Where is Meharpur located?

Meharpur village is located in Nakur Tehsil, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meharpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Meharpur is Malha Mazra.

What is the pincode of Meharpur?

The pincode of Meharpur is 247342.

What is the population of Meharpur?

Meharpur has a total population of 81, including 47 males and 34 females.

How many households are there in Meharpur?

There are 13 households in Meharpur.

What is the literacy rate in Meharpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meharpur is 69.14%. Male literacy is 72.34% and female literacy is 64.71%.