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

As per Census 2011, Meherani village has a total population of 3,446 people, consisting of 1,737 males and 1,709 females. The village has 752 households and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1,000 males. There are 405 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,423 literate and 1,023 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,980 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Meherani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4461,7371,709
Child Population (0–6 yrs)405197208
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,9801,008972
Scheduled Tribes (ST)613526
Literate Population2,4231,3261,097
Illiterate Population1,023411612

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SaripotaSouth-East0.74 km
Uttar ChamigachhiNorth-West1.07 km
Kulanandapur ChakNorth-East1.36 km
KuruliaSouth-West1.49 km
Purbba PanchbariaNorth-East1.98 km
Padma PukuriaNorth-West2.08 km
RamnagarWest2.22 km
BazitpurSouth-West2.51 km
SalakNorth-East2.66 km
JhaukhaliWest3.12 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Meherani

Where is Meherani located?

Meherani village is located in Bagda Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meherani?

The Gram Panchayat of Meherani is Bayra.

What is the pincode of Meherani?

The pincode of Meherani is 743232.

What is the population of Meherani?

Meherani has a total population of 3,446, including 1,737 males and 1,709 females.

How many households are there in Meherani?

There are 752 households in Meherani.

What is the literacy rate in Meherani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meherani is 70.31%. Male literacy is 76.34% and female literacy is 64.19%.