Meria - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Meria is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Polba and around 17.2 km from Chinsura. Akhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meria is 325148. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.5 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Meria

According to the 2011 Census, Meria village had a total population of 2,693 people, including 1,393 males and 1,300 females, living in 690 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.10%, with male literacy at 90.33% and female literacy at 79.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,548, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 141.

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

Nearby Villages of Meria

Meria 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 Meria

Meria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Magra, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Meria is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Meria is about 17.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meria

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

Health Facilities in Meria

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

FAQs about Meria