Meghsar

Block / Subdivision Polba Dadpur
District Hugli
State West Bengal

About Meghsar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meghsar village is 325133. Meghsar village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.9km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Mahanad is the gram panchayat of Meghsar village.

The total geographical area of village is 256.13 hectares. Meghsar has a total population of 2,673 peoples, out of which male population is 1,368 while female population is 1,305. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 953 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meghsar village is 61.84% out of which 69.15% males and 54.18% females are literate. There are about 659 houses in meghsar village.

When it comes to administration, Meghsar 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, Meghsar village comes under Saptagram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to meghsar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Meghsar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,673 1,368 1,305
Literate Population 1,653 946 707
Illiterate Population 1,020 422 598

Connectivity of Meghsar

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 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Meghsar

Frequently Asked Questions about Meghsar

Where is Meghsar located?

Meghsar village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meghsar?

The Gram Panchayat of Meghsar is Mahanad (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Meghsar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meghsar is 2,673, with 1,368 males and 1,305 females.

How many households are there in Meghsar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Meghsar village has a total of 659 households.

What is the literacy rate in Meghsar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meghsar is 61.84%. The male literacy rate is 69.15%, while the female literacy rate is 54.18%.