Meria
About Meria
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meria village is 325148. Meria village is located in Polba Dadpur subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 7.7km away from sub-district headquarter Polba (tehsildar office) and 17.2km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Akhna is the gram panchayat of Meria village.
The total geographical area of village is 334.5 hectares. Meria has a total population of 2,693 peoples, out of which male population is 1,393 while female population is 1,300. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 933 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meria village is 77.39% out of which 81.84% males and 72.62% females are literate. There are about 690 houses in meria village.
When it comes to administration, Meria 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, Meria village comes under Saptagram Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hooghly Lok Sabha constituency. Chinsurah is nearest town to meria village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.
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Population of Meria
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,693 | 1,393 | 1,300 |
| Children (0-6) | 244 | 131 | 113 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,548 | 797 | 751 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 141 | 73 | 68 |
| Literate Population | 2,084 | 1,140 | 944 |
| Illiterate Population | 609 | 253 | 356 |
Connectivity of Meria
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meria
Where is Meria located?
Meria village is situated in Polba Dadpur Subdivision, within the Hugli district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meria?
The Gram Panchayat of Meria is Akhna (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Meria as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meria is 2,693, with 1,393 males and 1,300 females.
How many households are there in Meria as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meria village has a total of 690 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meria as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meria is 77.39%. The male literacy rate is 81.84%, while the female literacy rate is 72.62%.