Meherpur
About Meherpur
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meherpur village is 323685. Meherpur village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 142.92 hectares. Meherpur has a total population of 2,373 peoples, out of which male population is 1,232 while female population is 1,141. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meherpur village is 62.07% out of which 68.99% males and 54.60% females are literate. There are about 538 houses in meherpur village. Pincode of meherpur village locality is 743502.
When it comes to administration, Meherpur 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, Meherpur village comes under Minakhan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency. Basirhat is nearest town to meherpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 46km away.
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Population of Meherpur
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,373 | 1,232 | 1,141 |
| Literate Population | 1,473 | 850 | 623 |
| Illiterate Population | 900 | 382 | 518 |
Connectivity of Meherpur
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meherpur
Where is Meherpur located?
Meherpur village is situated in Haroa Subdivision, within the North Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meherpur?
The Gram Panchayat of Meherpur is Sonapukur Sankarpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Meherpur?
The pincode of Meherpur is 743502, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Meherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meherpur is 2,373, with 1,232 males and 1,141 females.
How many households are there in Meherpur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meherpur village has a total of 538 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meherpur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meherpur is 62.07%. The male literacy rate is 68.99%, while the female literacy rate is 54.60%.