Makaji Meghpar
| Makaji Meghpar | |
|---|---|
| Village | |
| Nickname(s): MakajiBapu Na Meghpar | |
  Makaji Meghpar Location in Gujarat, India | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′05″N 70°29′12″E / 22.3346389°N 70.4866111°ECoordinates: 22°20′05″N 70°29′12″E / 22.3346389°N 70.4866111°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Jamnagar |
| MakajiBapu Na Meghpar | 1749 |
| Founded by | Thakor Makanji Jadeja |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,942 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati, Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Postal Index Number | 360110 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ-10 |
Makaji Meghpar is a village in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1749, by Thakor Makanji Jadeja of Dhrol State.
Makaji Meghpar Primary School was founded in 1953. Gujarati historical writer Harilal Upadhyay is from the village.[1] The people are mainly Jadeja with some Brahmins and Shudras[2]
census
2011 Census India
| Particular | Total | Male ♂ | Female ♀ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,942 | 983 | 959 |
| Child (0-6) | 259 | 141 | 118 |
| Schedule Caste | 424 | 229 | 195 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literacy | 74.45 % | 80.88 % | 68.01 % |
| Total Workers | 729 | 593 | 136 |
| Main Worker | 637 | 0 | 0 |
| Marginal Worker | 92 | 17 | 75 |
article by Arjunsinh Jadeja
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