Meje - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Meje is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 29.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Balijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meje village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meje is 318151. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.67 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Meje village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meje

According to the 2011 Census, Meje village had a total population of 406 people, including 209 males and 197 females, living in 95 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.71%, with male literacy at 86.32% and female literacy at 66.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 131, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Meje

Meje 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 Meje

Meje is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Meje is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Meje is about 29.7 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 Meje

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

Health Facilities in Meje

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

FAQs about Meje