Meerpur (Sirohi)
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Meerpur | |
|---|---|
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,515 ha (3,744 acres) |
| Elevation | 263 m (863 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 674 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 307001[1] |
| Village code | 02355700 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-24 |
Meerpur is a small village of 1515 hectares in Sirohi Tehsil in Sirohi district in the State of Rajasthan, India.[2] The village is administrated by a sarpanch who is elected representative of the village by the local elections. Meerpur depends on SIROHI, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, One Well supply, which is 76.00% of the total supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - One river, Two canals and Two springs. Meerpur is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Meerpur's pin code is 307001[4], and village code is 02355700. The area of Meerpur is segregated as 103 hectares irrigated area, 40 hectares unirrigated, the 203 hectare area under culturable waste (including gauchar and groves), and remaining 488 hectare area not available for cultivation.
The village is connected with a single bus service. Meerpur has Two banks and Two credit societies for the regulation of economic activity. The village is also equipped with Two recreational centers.
The village has an uninterrupted 24 hours electric supply from a power grid.
Demographics[edit]
Meerpur is a census village in the district of Sirohi, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 674 and has total administration over 1246 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Meerpur has 131 children, 83 boys and 325 girls.
- Scheduled caste counts for 170 (25.22%) males constitute 155 (23.0%) of the population and females 330 (48.96%).
- Scheduled tribe counts for 170 (25.22%) males constitute 160 (23.74%) of the population and females 398 (59.05%).
Medical facility[edit]
- Meerpur has 2 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions[edit]
As per the census 2011 report, 284 people are literate in Meerpur out of which 114 are males and 848 are females.
Meerpur has the following educational facilities:
- 1 Education facility
- 1 Primary school
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
- 1 Adult literacy center
Employment[edit]
According to a census 2011 report, 350 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 208 male, 551 female with 348 (99.43%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 203 males and 141 females. 15 males and 297 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 183 males. 2 people are reported to work for a marginal period of time in the year.
They depend on the agricultural markets (Mandi) of the nearby towns of Sirohi to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Pin Code 307001 and Post Offices under 307001 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "Pin Code 307001 and Post Offices under 307001 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "307001 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
- ↑ "Pincode 307001". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-03-08.
External link[edit]
- Official website
- "District Sirohi: Gram Panchayat, Samiti and Ward Map". Excise Department, Government of Rajasthan.
Sirohi district
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