Mehur

Mehur is a village located in Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.1km away from sub-district headquarter Tapan. Balurghat is the district headquarter of Mehur village. As per 2009 stats, Gurail is the gram panchayat of Mehur village.

Here you can discover what makes Mehur unique in its vibrant Tapan-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Mehur’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 Mehur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mehur is 311560. The village spans a total geographical area of 206.5 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733142. Gangarampur is nearest town to Mehur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mehur 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 Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mehur

Population of Mehur

According to the 2011 Census, Mehur has a total population of about 469, with approximately 239 males and 230 females. The sex ratio is around 962 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 56 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 104 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 343. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.55%, with male literacy at about 51.46% and female literacy near 43.48%. There are around 110 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mehur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mehur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mehur. As per the 2011 stats, Mehur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mehur

Knowing the nearby villages of Mehur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mehur.

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