Where is Merhi village located?
Merhi is in Islampur Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merhi Village
Merhi is an inhabited village in Islampur Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244922, the Census 2011 record lists 1,707 people in 254 households and the reported area is 277 hectares. The local references include Chandharia Gram Panchayat, Islampur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Islampur at about 10 km.
Merhi is a village in Islampur Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244922 and 1,707 people in 254 households.
Village Code244922
Population1,707
Households254
Area277 hectares
Nearest TownIslampur
Detailed village profile
Merhi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,707 people, 277 hectares of reported area and Islampur as the nearest town reference for Merhi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merhi falls under Islampur Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 244922.
- The record lists 1,707 people living in 254 households.
- The reported village area is 277 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Islampur.
- 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
- Merhi
- Census Village Code
- 244922
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nalanda
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Islampur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01392
- CD Block
- Islampur
- Gram Panchayat
- Chandharia
- Households
- 254
- Population
- 1,707
- Male Population
- 867
- Female Population
- 840
- Sex Ratio
- 968.86
- Area
- 277 hectares
- Area
- 2.77 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Islampur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 10 km
- 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
616.25 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.72 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
6.97%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
89.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merhi in the official administrative record. Census village code 244922, Chandharia Gram Panchayat and Islampur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 229
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01392
- Village Census Code
- 244922
- CD Block Code
- 0380
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Islampur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Chandharia
Location and Distance
Islampur is the nearest town listed for Merhi, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 47 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Islampur
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 10 km
- District Headquarter
- Biharsharif
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 47 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Islampur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 10 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Islampur
- Distance within State/UT
- 10 km
- Nearest Town
- Islampur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 10 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 277 hectares
- Area
- 2.77 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,707 people in 254 households, with 867 male residents and 840 female residents. The average household size is 6.72, and SC share is 6.97% and ST share is 0% for Merhi. Population density works out to about 616.25 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 254
- Total Population
- 1,707
- Male Population
- 867
- Female Population
- 840
- Sex Ratio
- 968.86
- Average Household Size
- 6.72
- SC Population
- 119
- SC Male Population
- 69
- SC Female Population
- 50
- SC Population Share
- 6.97
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merhi list 2 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merhi include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 40.37 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merhi include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merhi include self-help groups and Anganwadi centre. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merhi is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 4 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 6 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merhi show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 222.47 hectares and irrigated land is 199.37 hectares (89.6% 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
- 52.33
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 2.2 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 222.47
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 23.1 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 199.37
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 150 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 9 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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merhi
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 6
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 4 | 67% |
| CRM | 2 | 33% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 3 | 50% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 33% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Biharsharif, Nalanda Bihar-801303 Bihar State Highway 4, Kali Sthan Chowk Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Bauri Dih | Khodaganj Bauridih, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar Shop No 2. Islampur Market, Nalanda, Bihar, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | At and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur. at and Post Islampur, Teh-Islampur, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 801303 | Nalanda | Islampur | Islampur (Np) | Ist: Nalanda, Bihar- Ground and First Floor at Rajgir Main Road, Islampur, Po and Ps : Islampur, D, Nalanda, Bihar, 801303 |
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 Merhi village in?
Merhi village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Merhi village in?
Merhi village is in Bihar.
Which block is Merhi under?
Merhi comes under Islampur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merhi?
The Census village code of Merhi is 244922.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merhi under?
Merhi is listed under Chandharia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Islampur.
What is the population of Merhi village?
The village record lists 1,707 people and 254 households for Merhi.
How many households are in Merhi village?
The village record lists 254 households for Merhi.
What is the male and female population of Merhi?
The record lists 867 male residents and 840 female residents for Merhi.
What is the sex ratio of Merhi village?
The sex ratio of Merhi is 968.86 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merhi village?
The reported geographical area of Merhi is 277 hectares.
What is the population density of Merhi village?
The approximate population density of Merhi is 616.25 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merhi?
The nearest town listed for Merhi is Islampur, about 10 km away.
How far is Merhi from the district headquarters?
Merhi is about 47 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merhi from the sub-district headquarters?
Merhi is about 10 km from Islampur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merhi?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools for Merhi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merhi?
For Merhi, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 222.47 hectares and irrigated land is 199.37 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merhi?
The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merhi. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.