Meherani - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Meherani is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.9 km from Bagda and around 77.7 km from Barasat. Bayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meherani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meherani is 322464. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.65 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Meherani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Meherani

According to the 2011 Census, Meherani village had a total population of 3,446 people, including 1,737 males and 1,709 females, living in 752 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.68%, with male literacy at 86.10% and female literacy at 73.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,980, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 61.

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

Nearby Villages of Meherani

Meherani 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 Meherani

Meherani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Meherani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Meherani is about 77.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meherani

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

Health Facilities in Meherani

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

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