Where is Merhwan village located?
Merhwan is in Karai Parsurai Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merhwan Village
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.
Village Code244146
Population1,601
Households260
Area167 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa
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
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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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
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 kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.16 peopleCalculated 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Merhwan village in?
Merhwan village is in Nalanda district.
Which state is Merhwan village in?
Merhwan village is in Bihar.
Which block is Merhwan under?
Merhwan comes under Karai Parsurai Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merhwan?
The Census village code of Merhwan is 244146.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merhwan under?
Merhwan is listed under Makhdumpur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karai Parsurai.
What is the population of Merhwan village?
The village record lists 1,601 people and 260 households for Merhwan.
How many households are in Merhwan village?
The village record lists 260 households for Merhwan.
What is the male and female population of Merhwan?
The record lists 833 male residents and 768 female residents for Merhwan.
What is the sex ratio of Merhwan village?
The sex ratio of Merhwan is 921.97 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merhwan village?
The reported geographical area of Merhwan is 167 hectares.
What is the population density of Merhwan village?
The approximate population density of Merhwan is 958.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merhwan?
The nearest town listed for Merhwan is Hilsa, about 15 km away.
How far is Merhwan from the district headquarters?
Merhwan is about 45 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merhwan from the sub-district headquarters?
Merhwan is about 8 km from Karai Parsurai, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merhwan?
For Merhwan, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 167 hectares and irrigated land is 150 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Merhwan.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Merhwan.