Where is Merhkuri village located?
Merhkuri is in Meskaur Block of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
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Merhkuri Village
Merhkuri is an inhabited village in Meskaur Block of Nawada district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 258241, the Census 2011 record lists 3,522 people in 589 households and the reported area is 355 hectares. The local references include Biju Bigha Gram Panchayat, Meskaur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hisua at about 12 km.
Merhkuri is a village in Meskaur Block, Nawada district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 258241 and 3,522 people in 589 households.
Village Code258241
Population3,522
Households589
Area355 hectares
Nearest TownHisua
Detailed village profile
Merhkuri at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,522 people, 355 hectares of reported area and Hisua as the nearest town reference for Merhkuri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merhkuri falls under Meskaur Block in Nawada district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 258241.
- The record lists 3,522 people living in 589 households.
- The reported village area is 355 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Hisua.
- 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
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merhkuri
- Census Village Code
- 258241
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Nawada
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Meskaur
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- CD Block
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat
- Biju Bigha
- Households
- 589
- Population
- 3,522
- Male Population
- 1,817
- Female Population
- 1,705
- Sex Ratio
- 938.36
- Area
- 355 hectares
- Area
- 3.55 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Nearest Town Distance
- 12 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 805122
- 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
992.11 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.98 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
28.68%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
35.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merhkuri in the official administrative record. Census village code 258241, Biju Bigha Gram Panchayat and Meskaur CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 237
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01522
- Village Census Code
- 258241
- CD Block Code
- 0510
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 6
- CD Block Name
- Meskaur
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Biju Bigha
Location and Distance
Hisua is the nearest town listed for Merhkuri, about 12 km away. Nawada is listed as the district headquarters at about 32 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Meskaur
- District Headquarter
- Nawada
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 32 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 12 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Hisua
- Distance within State/UT
- 12 km
- Nearest Town
- Hisua
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 12 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 355 hectares
- Area
- 3.55 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,522 people in 589 households, with 1,817 male residents and 1,705 female residents. The average household size is 5.98, and SC share is 28.68% and ST share is 0% for Merhkuri. Population density works out to about 992.11 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 589
- Total Population
- 3,522
- Male Population
- 1,817
- Female Population
- 1,705
- Sex Ratio
- 938.36
- Average Household Size
- 5.98
- SC Population
- 1,010
- SC Male Population
- 548
- SC Female Population
- 462
- SC Population Share
- 28.68
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merhkuri list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
- Government Secondary School
- Available
- Government Secondary School Count
- 1
- Government Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Government Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merhkuri 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 22.3 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merhkuri include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Courier Facility
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- 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 Merhkuri 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.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merhkuri is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
- 3 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 5 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 Merhkuri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 290.1 hectares and irrigated land is 103.2 hectares (35.6% 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
- 61.3
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 3.6 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 290.1
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 186.9 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 103.2
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 20.2 hectares
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 60.7 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Private Others
- Available
- Private Others Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Merhkuri village in?
Merhkuri village is in Nawada district.
Which state is Merhkuri village in?
Merhkuri village is in Bihar.
Which block is Merhkuri under?
Merhkuri comes under Meskaur Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merhkuri?
The Census village code of Merhkuri is 258241.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merhkuri under?
Merhkuri is listed under Biju Bigha Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Meskaur.
What is the population of Merhkuri village?
The village record lists 3,522 people and 589 households for Merhkuri.
How many households are in Merhkuri village?
The village record lists 589 households for Merhkuri.
What is the male and female population of Merhkuri?
The record lists 1,817 male residents and 1,705 female residents for Merhkuri.
What is the sex ratio of Merhkuri village?
The sex ratio of Merhkuri is 938.36 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merhkuri village?
The reported geographical area of Merhkuri is 355 hectares.
What is the population density of Merhkuri village?
The approximate population density of Merhkuri is 992.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merhkuri?
The nearest town listed for Merhkuri is Hisua, about 12 km away.
How far is Merhkuri from the district headquarters?
Merhkuri is about 32 km from Nawada, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merhkuri from the sub-district headquarters?
Merhkuri is about 0 km from Meskaur, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merhkuri?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 government secondary school and 1 government senior secondary school for Merhkuri.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merhkuri?
For Merhkuri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 290.1 hectares and irrigated land is 103.2 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Merhkuri.