Merkuchi is an inhabited village in Barama (Pt) Sub-district of Baksa district, Assam. Its Census village code is 304450, the Census 2011 record lists 1,275 people in 276 households and the reported area is 155.8 hectares. The local references include Bangalipara Gram Panchayat, Barama CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dhamdhana at about 7 km.
In short:
Merkuchi is a village in Barama (Pt) Sub-district, Baksa district, Assam, India. The available record shows Census village code 304450 and 1,275 people in 276 households.
Village Code304450
Population1,275
Households276
Area155.8 hectares
Nearest TownDhamdhana
Detailed village profile
Merkuchi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,275 people, 155.8 hectares of reported area and Dhamdhana as the nearest town reference for Merkuchi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Merkuchi falls under Barama (Pt) Sub-district in Baksa district, Assam.
The Census village code is 304450.
The record lists 1,275 people living in 276 households.
The reported village area is 155.8 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Dhamdhana.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Merkuchi
Census Village Code
304450
State
Assam
State Census Code
18
District
Baksa
District Census Code
324
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barama (Pt)
Sub-district Census Code
02142
CD Block
Barama
Gram Panchayat
Bangalipara
Households
276
Population
1,275
Male Population
639
Female Population
636
Sex Ratio
995.31
Area
155.8 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km
Nearest Town
Dhamdhana
Nearest Town Distance
7 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
781346
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density818.36 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.62 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.98%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share4.24%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merkuchi in the official administrative record. Census village code 304450, Bangalipara Gram Panchayat and Barama CD Block.
State Census Code
18
District Census Code
324
Sub-district Census Code
02142
Village Census Code
304450
CD Block Code
0207
CD Block Name
Barama
Gram Panchayat Name
Bangalipara
Location and Distance
Dhamdhana is the nearest town listed for Merkuchi, about 7 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Barama
District Headquarter
Mushalpur
Nearest Statutory Town
Nalbari (Mb)
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
7 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Assam
Nearest Town
Dhamdhana
Distance from Nearest Town
7 km
Total Geographical Area
155.8 hectares
Area
1.56 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,275 people in 276 households, with 639 male residents and 636 female residents. The average household size is 4.62, and SC share is 2.98% and ST share is 4.24% for Merkuchi. Population density works out to about 818.36 people per sq km.
Total Households
276
Total Population
1,275
Male Population
639
Female Population
636
Sex Ratio
995.31
Average Household Size
4.62
SC Population
38
SC Male Population
16
SC Female Population
22
SC Population Share
2.98
ST Population
54
ST Male Population
27
ST Female Population
27
ST Population Share
4.24
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merkuchi list 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
3
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
2
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Merkuchi. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merkuchi include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merkuchi include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Sub Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merkuchi include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Weekly Haat
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merkuchi is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 7 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
7 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
99 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
99 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merkuchi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetable and net sown area is 94.17 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Potato
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.94
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
26.69 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
94.17
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
94.17 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
14
Banks in Matched Records
6
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
12
86%
CRM
2
14%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
7
50%
Bank of India
2
14%
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
2
14%
Axis Bank Limited
1
7.1%
Punjab National Bank
1
7.1%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Axis Bank Limited
ATM
781346
Baksa
Barama
Barama
Assam 781346 Axis Bank ATM VILL Kaljhar P O Barama P S Barama Dist Baksa, Baksa, Assam, 781346
Bank of India
ATM
781346
Baksa
Baska
Baramchari
Baksa, Assam, Barama Chariali, Near Bank of India and Pnb Bank North East Samll Finance Bank and Barama Police Station…
Hdfc Bank Ltd.
ATM
781346
Baksa
Barama
Barama
Dist Baksa, Assam - 781346. Hdfc Bank Ltd, Barama Bazar, Village and Po Barama, Baksa, Assam, 781346
Punjab National Bank
ATM
781346
Baksa
Barama
Barama
Main Road Barama, Baksa, Assam, 781346
State Bank of India
ATM
781346
Baksa
Barama
Barama
Baksha Barama Bazar, Baksa, Assam, 781346
Bank of India
ATM
781346
Baksa
Barama
Barama
Dist:- Baksa, Assam-781346 Barama College Road, Baksa, Assam, 781346
Adjacent to Nh 31 VILL Kaljar Medhi Complex 1st Floor, Baksa, Assam, 781346
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merkuchi village located?
Merkuchi is in Barama (Pt) Sub-district of Baksa district in Assam, India.
Which district is Merkuchi village in?
Merkuchi village is in Baksa district.
Which state is Merkuchi village in?
Merkuchi village is in Assam.
Which sub-district is Merkuchi under?
Merkuchi comes under Barama (Pt) Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merkuchi?
The Census village code of Merkuchi is 304450.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merkuchi under?
Merkuchi is listed under BANGALIPARA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barama.
What is the population of Merkuchi village?
The village record lists 1,275 people and 276 households for Merkuchi.
How many households are in Merkuchi village?
The village record lists 276 households for Merkuchi.
What is the male and female population of Merkuchi?
The record lists 639 male residents and 636 female residents for Merkuchi.
What is the sex ratio of Merkuchi village?
The sex ratio of Merkuchi is 995.31 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merkuchi village?
The reported geographical area of Merkuchi is 155.8 hectares.
What is the population density of Merkuchi village?
The approximate population density of Merkuchi is 818.36 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merkuchi?
The nearest town listed for Merkuchi is Dhamdhana, about 7 km away.
What education facilities are listed for Merkuchi?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 2 private primary schools, 2 government middle schools and 2 private middle schools for Merkuchi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merkuchi?
For Merkuchi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Potato and Vegetable and net sown area is 94.17 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merkuchi?
The page shows 14 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merkuchi. These records include 6 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Merkuchi.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Merkuchi.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.