Indian Village Directory

Merraul Village

Merraul is an inhabited village in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 216582, the Census 2011 record lists 802 people in 135 households and the reported area is 123.05 hectares. The local references include Manwa Gram Panchayat, Narkatiaganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Narkatiyaganj at about 9 km.

In short:

Merraul is a village in Narkatiaganj Block, Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 216582 and 802 people in 135 households.

Village Code216582
Population802
Households135
Area123.05 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj

Detailed village profile

Merraul at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 802 people, 123.05 hectares of reported area and Narkatiyaganj as the nearest town reference for Merraul, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
Block Narkatiaganj
CD Block Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Manwa
  • Merraul falls under Narkatiaganj Block in Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 216582.
  • The record lists 802 people living in 135 households.
  • The reported village area is 123.05 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Narkatiyaganj.
  • 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
Merraul
Census Village Code
216582
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Pashchim Champaran
District Census Code
203
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Narkatiaganj
Sub-district Census Code
01017
CD Block
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat
Manwa
Households
135
Population
802
Male Population
435
Female Population
367
Sex Ratio
843.68
Area
123.05 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Nearest Town Distance
9 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 651.77 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 5.94 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0.5% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 94.8% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Merraul in the official administrative record. Census village code 216582, Manwa Gram Panchayat and Narkatiaganj CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
203
Sub-district Census Code
01017
Village Census Code
216582
CD Block Code
0005
Gram Panchayat Code
0005
CD Block Name
Narkatiaganj
Gram Panchayat Name
Manwa

Location and Distance

Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town listed for Merraul, about 9 km away. Bettiah is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Narkatiaganj
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9 km
District Headquarter
Bettiah
Distance from District Headquarter
51 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
9 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Narkatiyaganj
Distance within State/UT
9 km
Nearest Town
Narkatiyaganj
Distance from Nearest Town
9 km
Total Geographical Area
123.05 hectares
Area
1.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 802 people in 135 households, with 435 male residents and 367 female residents. The average household size is 5.94, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0.5% for Merraul. Population density works out to about 651.77 people per sq km.

Total Households
135
Total Population
802
Male Population
435
Female Population
367
Sex Ratio
843.68
Average Household Size
5.94
ST Population
4
ST Male Population
1
ST Female Population
3
ST Population Share
0.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Merraul list 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Private Middle School
Available
Private Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Merraul. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merraul include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
5.45 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Merraul include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
Available
State Highway
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Merraul include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Merraul show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 104.8 hectares and irrigated land is 99.35 hectares (94.8% 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
9.4
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
2.25 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
3.05 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.55 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
104.8
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
5.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
99.35
Canals Area In Hectares
90.4 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3.5 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Merraul village located?

Merraul is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Merraul village in?

Merraul village is in Pashchim Champaran district.

Which state is Merraul village in?

Merraul village is in Bihar.

Which block is Merraul under?

Merraul comes under Narkatiaganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Merraul?

The Census village code of Merraul is 216582.

Which Gram Panchayat is Merraul under?

Merraul is listed under Manwa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Narkatiaganj.

What is the population of Merraul village?

The village record lists 802 people and 135 households for Merraul.

How many households are in Merraul village?

The village record lists 135 households for Merraul.

What is the male and female population of Merraul?

The record lists 435 male residents and 367 female residents for Merraul.

What is the sex ratio of Merraul village?

The sex ratio of Merraul is 843.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Merraul village?

The reported geographical area of Merraul is 123.05 hectares.

What is the population density of Merraul village?

The approximate population density of Merraul is 651.77 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Merraul?

The nearest town listed for Merraul is Narkatiyaganj, about 9 km away.

How far is Merraul from the district headquarters?

Merraul is about 51 km from Bettiah, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Merraul from the sub-district headquarters?

Merraul is about 9 km from Narkatiaganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Merraul?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school, 1 government middle school and 1 private middle school for Merraul.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Merraul?

For Merraul, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 104.8 hectares and irrigated land is 99.35 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Merraul.

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.