Where is Merraul village located?
Merraul is in Narkatiaganj Block of Pashchim Champaran district in Bihar, India.
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.
Village Code216582
Population802
Households135
Area123.05 hectares
Nearest TownNarkatiyaganj
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
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.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density651.77 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.94 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.5%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share94.8%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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.