Merhwan is an inhabited village in Karai Parsurai Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244146, the Census 2011 record lists 1,601 people in 260 households and the reported area is 167 hectares. The local references include Makhdumpur Gram Panchayat, Karai Parsurai CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 15 km.
In short:
Merhwan is a village in Karai Parsurai Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244146 and 1,601 people in 260 households.
Village Code244146
Population1,601
Households260
Area167 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa
Detailed village profile
Merhwan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,601 people, 167 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Merhwan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Merhwan falls under Karai Parsurai Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
The Census village code is 244146.
The record lists 1,601 people living in 260 households.
The reported village area is 167 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Health Facilities, and other reported village details.
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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
Key Village Facts
Village
Merhwan
Census Village Code
244146
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Karai Parsurai
Sub-district Census Code
01378
CD Block
Karai Parsurai
Gram Panchayat
Makhdumpur
Households
260
Population
1,601
Male Population
833
Female Population
768
Sex Ratio
921.97
Area
167 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
15 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 Density958.68 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.16 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share38.35%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.06%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share89.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merhwan in the official administrative record. Census village code 244146, Makhdumpur Gram Panchayat and Karai Parsurai CD Block.
State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01378
Village Census Code
244146
CD Block Code
0366
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Karai Parsurai
Gram Panchayat Name
Makhdumpur
Location and Distance
Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Merhwan, about 15 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Karai Parsurai
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
8 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
167 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,601 people in 260 households, with 833 male residents and 768 female residents. The average household size is 6.16, and SC share is 38.35% and ST share is 0.06% for Merhwan. Population density works out to about 958.68 people per sq km.
Total Households
260
Total Population
1,601
Male Population
833
Female Population
768
Sex Ratio
921.97
Average Household Size
6.16
SC Population
614
SC Male Population
325
SC Female Population
289
SC Population Share
38.35
ST Population
1
ST Female Population
1
ST Population Share
0.06
Village Status
Inhabited
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Merhwan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merhwan 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 in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
150 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merhwan include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Post Office
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merhwan include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merhwan is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 2 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
2 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
2 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merhwan show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 167 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares (89.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Net Area Sown In Hectares
167.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
17 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
150.0
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
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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.