Meherpur
About Meherpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meherpur village is 317380. Meherpur village is located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Meherpur village. As per 2009 stats, Ahmedpur is the gram panchayat of Meherpur village.
The total geographical area of village is 83.17 hectares. Meherpur has a total population of 623 peoples, out of which male population is 329 while female population is 294. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 893 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meherpur village is 77.05% out of which 80.55% males and 73.13% females are literate. There are about 140 houses in meherpur village. Pincode of meherpur village locality is 731234.
When it comes to administration, Meherpur village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Meherpur village comes under Labhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency. Bolpur is nearest town to meherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
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Population of Meherpur
The population details of Meherpur cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 623 | 329 | 294 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 55 | 28 | 27 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 132 | 71 | 61 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 480 | 265 | 215 |
| Illiterate Population | 143 | 64 | 79 |
Connectivity of Meherpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meherpur
Where is Meherpur located?
Meherpur village is situated in Sainthia Subdivision, within the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meherpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Meherpur is Ahmedpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Meherpur?
The pincode of Meherpur is 731234, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Meherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meherpur is 623, with 329 males and 294 females.
How many households are there in Meherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meherpur village has a total of 140 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meherpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meherpur is 77.05%. The male literacy rate is 80.55%, while the female literacy rate is 73.13%.