Meral - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Meral is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from Shyamsundar. Mugura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meral is 320808. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.18 hectares and falls under the 713424 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Meral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Meral

According to the 2011 Census, Meral village had a total population of 2,967 people, including 1,477 males and 1,490 females, living in 682 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.53%, with male literacy at 91.05% and female literacy at 80.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,089, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 143.

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

Nearby Villages of Meral

Meral 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 Meral

Meral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chanchai, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Meral is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meral

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

Health Facilities in Meral

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

FAQs about Meral