Meghawala
Meghawala is a village located in Jaspur tehsil of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Jaspur (tehsildar office) and 79km away from district headquarter Rudrapur. As per 2009 stats, Meghawala village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Meghawala unique in its vibrant Jaspur-Udham Singh Nagar region. You’ll see Meghawala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Meghawala
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Meghawala is 055744. The village spans a total geographical area of 218.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 244712. Jaspur is nearest town to Meghawala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
When it comes to local governance, Meghawala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Jaspur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.
Google Map of Meghawala
Population of Meghawala
According to the 2011 Census, Meghawala has a total population of about 2,177, with approximately 1,142 males and 1,035 females. The sex ratio is around 906 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 327 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 420 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.25%, with male literacy at about 67.34% and female literacy near 48.21%. There are around 408 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Meghawala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,177 | 1,142 | 1,035 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 327 | 174 | 153 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 420 | 230 | 190 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 1,268 | 769 | 499 |
| Illiterate Population | 909 | 373 | 536 |
Connectivity of Meghawala
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Meghawala. As per the 2011 stats, Meghawala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meghawala
Knowing the nearby villages of Meghawala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Meghawala.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meghawala
- Where is Meghawala located?
- Meghawala village is situated in Jaspur Tehsil, within the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Meghawala?
- Meghawala serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Meghawala?
- The pincode of Meghawala is 244712, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Meghawala as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meghawala is 2,177, with 1,142 males and 1,035 females.
- How many households are there in Meghawala as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Meghawala village has a total of 408 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Meghawala as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meghawala is 58.25%. The male literacy rate is 67.34%, while the female literacy rate is 48.21%.