Meran - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur
Meran is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sitgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meran village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meran is 309647. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.67 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode.
Meran village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Meran
Meran 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Sutator | South-West | 0.87 km |
| Shialtor | South | 1.14 km |
| Chetana | North-West | 1.30 km |
| Dhoabishua | South-East | 1.58 km |
| Mahigram | North | 2.04 km |
| Sitgram | North-East | 2.07 km |
| Hala | North-West | 2.15 km |
| Muraurf Matra | West | 2.31 km |
| Panchpur | West | 2.50 km |
| Mahanagar | South-West | 2.66 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meran
Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Meran. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Banking and Postal Services in Meran
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meran village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Meran
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meran village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Meran
Where is Meran located?
Meran village is located in Raiganj Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meran?
The Gram Panchayat of Meran is Sitgram.
What is the pincode of Meran?
The pincode of Meran is 733134.