Where is Merhaul village located?
Merhaul is in Kadwa Block of Katihar district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merhaul Village
Merhaul is an inhabited village in Kadwa Block of Katihar district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 224579, the Census 2011 record lists 352 people in 89 households and the reported area is 152 hectares. The local references include Mohmammadpur Gram Panchayat, Kadwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Katihar at about 21 km.
Merhaul is a village in Kadwa Block, Katihar district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 224579 and 352 people in 89 households.
Village Code224579
Population352
Households89
Area152 hectares
Nearest TownKatihar
Detailed village profile
Merhaul at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 352 people, 152 hectares of reported area and Katihar as the nearest town reference for Merhaul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merhaul falls under Kadwa Block in Katihar district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 224579.
- The record lists 352 people living in 89 households.
- The reported village area is 152 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Katihar.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- 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
- Merhaul
- Census Village Code
- 224579
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Katihar
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kadwa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- CD Block
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat
- Mohmammadpur
- Households
- 89
- Population
- 352
- Male Population
- 183
- Female Population
- 169
- Sex Ratio
- 923.5
- Area
- 152 hectares
- Area
- 1.52 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Nearest Town Distance
- 21 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 855105
- 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 Density
231.58 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
3.96 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
10.23%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
27.27%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
39.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merhaul in the official administrative record. Census village code 224579, Mohmammadpur Gram Panchayat and Kadwa CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 212
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01145
- Village Census Code
- 224579
- CD Block Code
- 0133
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0008
- CD Block Name
- Kadwa
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mohmammadpur
Location and Distance
Katihar is the nearest town listed for Merhaul, about 21 km away. Katihar is listed as the district headquarters at about 21 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kadwa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 4 km
- District Headquarter
- Katihar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 21 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 21 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Katihar
- Distance within State/UT
- 21 km
- Nearest Town
- Katihar
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 21 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 152 hectares
- Area
- 1.52 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 352 people in 89 households, with 183 male residents and 169 female residents. The average household size is 3.96, and SC share is 10.23% and ST share is 27.27% for Merhaul. Population density works out to about 231.58 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 89
- Total Population
- 352
- Male Population
- 183
- Female Population
- 169
- Sex Ratio
- 923.5
- Average Household Size
- 3.96
- SC Population
- 36
- SC Male Population
- 19
- SC Female Population
- 17
- SC Population Share
- 10.23
- ST Population
- 96
- ST Male Population
- 44
- ST Female Population
- 52
- ST Population Share
- 27.27
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merhaul list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merhaul include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merhaul include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merhaul 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
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merhaul is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 6 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merhaul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 116.72 hectares and irrigated land is 46.4 hectares (39.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.46
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 9.88 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 17.4 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 1.54 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 116.72
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 70.32 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 46.4
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 40.4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merhaul
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
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 855105 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kunhari | Kumheri P. O. Durgaganj, Kumheri, Katihar, Bihar, 855105 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 855105 | Katihar | Kadwa | Kadwa | Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar Kumhari Po.durgaganj Ps.kadwa Dist, Katihar, Katihar, Bihar, 855105 |
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
Which district is Merhaul village in?
Merhaul village is in Katihar district.
Which state is Merhaul village in?
Merhaul village is in Bihar.
Which block is Merhaul under?
Merhaul comes under Kadwa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merhaul?
The Census village code of Merhaul is 224579.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merhaul under?
Merhaul is listed under MOHMAMMADPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kadwa.
What is the population of Merhaul village?
The village record lists 352 people and 89 households for Merhaul.
How many households are in Merhaul village?
The village record lists 89 households for Merhaul.
What is the male and female population of Merhaul?
The record lists 183 male residents and 169 female residents for Merhaul.
What is the sex ratio of Merhaul village?
The sex ratio of Merhaul is 923.5 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merhaul village?
The reported geographical area of Merhaul is 152 hectares.
What is the population density of Merhaul village?
The approximate population density of Merhaul is 231.58 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merhaul?
The nearest town listed for Merhaul is Katihar, about 21 km away.
How far is Merhaul from the district headquarters?
Merhaul is about 21 km from Katihar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merhaul from the sub-district headquarters?
Merhaul is about 4 km from Kadwa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merhaul?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merhaul.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merhaul?
For Merhaul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 116.72 hectares and irrigated land is 46.4 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merhaul?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merhaul. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.