Meherpur

Meherpur is a village located in Haroa subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.6km away from sub-district headquarter Haroa. Barasat is the district headquarter of Meherpur village. As per 2009 stats, Sonapukur Sankarpur is the gram panchayat of Meherpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Meherpur unique in its vibrant Haroa-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Meherpur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Meherpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Meherpur is 323685. The village spans a total geographical area of 142.92 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Basirhat is nearest town to Meherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.

When it comes to local governance, Meherpur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Minakhan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Meherpur

Population of Meherpur

According to the 2011 Census, Meherpur has a total population of about 2,373, with approximately 1,232 males and 1,141 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 254 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,834 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 11. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.07%, with male literacy at about 68.99% and female literacy near 54.60%. There are around 538 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Meherpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Meherpur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Meherpur. As per the 2011 stats, Meherpur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Meherpur

Knowing the nearby villages of Meherpur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Meherpur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Meherpur