Meerpura (Shergarh, Jodhpur)
Meerpura | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°ECoordinates: 26°17′N 73°01′E / 26.28°N 73.02°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sarpanch |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,784 ha (4,408 acres) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 988 |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 |
| Pincode | 342022[1] |
| Village code | 01988400 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-19 |
| Website | jodhpur |
Meerpura is a small village of 1784 hectares in Shergarh Tehsil in Jodhpur district, also known as the Blue City 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. Meerpura depends on Jodhpur, the nearest town for all major economic activities.[3] The village has government-provided water facilities that include Two taps, One Well supply, Two tanks, Two tubewells, and One handpump. The villagers also acquire water from some of the natural water sources - Two rivers, Two canals and Two springs. Meerpura is also surrounded by Two lakes. The population of the village depends on the source of drinking water during summer on Handpump. Meerpura's pin code is 342022[4], and village code is 01988400. The area of Meerpura is segregated as 1774 hectares unirrigated, remaining 10 hectare area not available for cultivation.
Meerpura 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
Meerpura is a census village in the district of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The village has a total population of 988 and has total administration over 175 houses which are connected to supplies basic amenities like water and sewerage.
- Meerpura has 202 children, 117 boys and 85 girls.
Medical facility
- Meerpura has 3 hospitals in nearby town.
Educational institutions
As per the census 2011 report, 342 people are literate in Meerpura out of which 240 are males and 102 are females.
Meerpura has the following educational facilities:
- 2 Education facilities
- 3 Colleges in the nearby range
Employment
According to a census 2011 report, 471 people of the total population are employed. The workforce is 265 male, 206 female with 107 (22.72%) of all workers being employed full-time, this includes 71 males and 36 females. 27 males and 2 females are considered as the main cultivators with the help of 20 male and 4 female agricultural labor. 364 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 Jodhpur to sell agricultural produce and make their living.
References
- ↑ "Pin Code 342022 and Post Offices under 342022 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Pin Code 342022 and Post Offices under 342022 Postal Code". www.mapsofindia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "342022 Pin Code, post offices list". indiamapia.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Pincode 342022". www.prokerala.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.