Makaji Meghpar
Makaji Meghpar | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s): Makaji Bapu na Meghpar Meghana | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′05″N 70°29′12″E / 22.3346389°N 70.4866111°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
| Region | Saurashtra |
| District | Jamnagar |
| Taluka | Kalavad |
| Makaji Bapu Na Meghpar | 1754 |
| Founded by | Makanji Ketoji Jadeja of Dhrol State |
| Named after | Makanji Jadeja |
| Government | |
| • Type | Gram Panchayat |
| • Body | Makaji Meghpar Gram Panchayat |
| • Sarpanch | Alabhai Gamara |
| • Upsarpanch | B M Jadeja |
| Area | |
• Total | 23.44 km2 (9.05 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 10th |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 1,942 |
| • Rank | 11th |
| • Density | 83/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal Index Number | 360 110 |
| Telephone code | +91 02894 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ · 10 |
| Gender ratio | ♂1000 : 976♀ |
| Literacy | 74.45% (2011) |
| Driving side | Left |
| Avg. Temperature | 27 °C (81 °F) |
Makaji Meghpar (/ˈməkɑːdʒiː meɪɡhpər/) (also known as Meghana) is a village and former chiefdom of Hardhrol Jadeja chieftains in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, India. It was founded in 1754 by Makanji Jadeja of Dhrol State. Gujarati writer Harilal Upadhyay was from the village. The people are mainly Jadeja Rajputs with some Brahmins, Patels and Dalits.