Where is Mekri village located?
Mekri is in Pamgarh Sub-district of Janjgir - Champa district in Chhattisgarh, India.
Indian Village Directory
Mekri Village
Mekri is an inhabited village in Pamgarh Sub-district of Janjgir - Champa district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 437051, the Census 2011 record lists 1,188 people in 303 households and the reported area is 302.98 hectares. The local references include Mekari Gram Panchayat, Pamgarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Rahaud at about 17 km.
Village Code437051
Population1,188
Households303
Area302.98 hectares
Nearest TownRahaud
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Mekri
- Census Village Code
- 437051
- State
- Chhattisgarh
- State Census Code
- 22
- District
- Janjgir - Champa
- District Census Code
- 405
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pamgarh
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03283
- CD Block
- Pamgarh
- Gram Panchayat
- Mekari
- Households
- 303
- Population
- 1,188
- Male Population
- 587
- Female Population
- 601
- Sex Ratio
- 1,023.85
- Area
- 302.98 hectares
- Area
- 3.03 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Rahaud
- Nearest Town Distance
- 17 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 495660
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Mekri at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,188 people, 302.98 hectares of reported area and Rahaud as the nearest town reference for Mekri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Mekri falls under Pamgarh Sub-district in Janjgir - Champa district, Chhattisgarh.
- The Census village code is 437051.
- The record lists 1,188 people living in 303 households.
- The reported village area is 302.98 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Rahaud.
- 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
This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.
- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density392.11 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.92 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share40.32%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.08%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Mekri in the official administrative record. Census village code 437051, Mekari Gram Panchayat and Pamgarh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 22
- District Census Code
- 405
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03283
- Village Census Code
- 437051
- CD Block Code
- 0052
- CD Block Name
- Pamgarh
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Mekari
Location and Distance
Rahaud is the nearest town listed for Mekri, about 17 km away. Janjgir is listed as the district headquarters at about 48 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pamgarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 15 km
- District Headquarter
- Janjgir
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 48 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Rahaud
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 17 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rahaud
- Distance within State/UT
- 17 km
- Nearest Town
- Rahaud
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 17 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 302.98 hectares
- Area
- 3.03 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,188 people in 303 households, with 587 male residents and 601 female residents. The average household size is 3.92, and SC share is 40.32% and ST share is 0.08% for Mekri. Population density works out to about 392.11 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 303
- Total Population
- 1,188
- Male Population
- 587
- Female Population
- 601
- Sex Ratio
- 1,023.85
- Average Household Size
- 3.92
- SC Population
- 479
- SC Male Population
- 233
- SC Female Population
- 246
- SC Population Share
- 40.32
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.08
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mekri list 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 private 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
- Private Middle School
- Available
- Private Middle School Count
- 1
- Private Secondary School
- Available
- Private Secondary School Count
- 1
- Private Senior Secondary School
- Available
- Private Senior Secondary School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Mekri. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 1
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Mekri include hand pump water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 3.2 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mekri include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Vans
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Mekri 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.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Mekri.
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mekri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard and Tivra (Pulse), net sown area is 227.47 hectares and irrigated land is 225.44 hectares (99.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Mustard
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Tivra (Pulse)
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 16.91
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 51.62 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 3.05 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.73 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 227.47
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 2.03 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 225.44
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 225.44 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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Mekri
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 11
- Banks in Matched Records
- 5
- Matched PINs
- 3
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 9 | 82% |
| CRM | 2 | 18% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 5 | 45% |
| Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | 2 | 18% |
| Punjab National Bank | 2 | 18% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 9.1% |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 1 | 9.1% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | ATM | 495554 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Pamgarh | Tehsil- Pamgarh, Distric- Janjgir-Champa Block- Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, 495554 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 495557 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Pamgarh | Shop No.-1, Opposite Primary School, Bus Stand, Nawagarh, District Janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh, PIN Code-495557 Shop N… |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 495554 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Pamgarh | Dist-Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh-495554 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Main Road, Near Alka Photo Studio, Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa, Chh… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 495554 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Pamgarh | Dist.janjgir Champa, Chhattisgarh Shivrinarayan Road, Pamgarh, Tehsil-Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, 495554 |
| Chhattisgarh Gramin Bank | ATM | 495556 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Rahaud (Np) | Tehsil- Pamgarh, Distric- Janjgir-Champa Block- Pamgarh, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, 495556 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 495554 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Sasha | Teh.pamgarh Sasha, Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, 495554 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 495554 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Pamgarh | Shop No.-1, Near Somwari Bazar Chowk, Shivrinarayan Road, Pamgarh, District Jhanjgir, Champa, Chhattisgarh, PIN Code-49… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 495557 | Janjgir-Champa | Pamgarh | Pamgarh | Ward No -11.kera Chwok Sheorinarayan. Dist-Janjgir-Champa.pin-495557, (C. G) Ward No -11.kera Chwok Sheorinarayan. Dist… |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Mekri village in?
Mekri village is in Janjgir - Champa district.
Which state is Mekri village in?
Mekri village is in Chhattisgarh.
Which sub-district is Mekri under?
Mekri comes under Pamgarh Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Mekri?
The Census village code of Mekri is 437051.
Which Gram Panchayat is Mekri under?
Mekri is listed under MEKARI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is PAMGARH.
What is the population of Mekri village?
The village record lists 1,188 people and 303 households for Mekri.
How many households are in Mekri village?
The village record lists 303 households for Mekri.
What is the male and female population of Mekri?
The record lists 587 male residents and 601 female residents for Mekri.
What is the sex ratio of Mekri village?
The sex ratio of Mekri is 1,023.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mekri village?
The reported geographical area of Mekri is 302.98 hectares.
What is the population density of Mekri village?
The approximate population density of Mekri is 392.11 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Mekri?
The nearest town listed for Mekri is Rahaud, about 17 km away.
How far is Mekri from the district headquarters?
Mekri is about 48 km from Janjgir, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mekri from the sub-district headquarters?
Mekri is about 15 km from Pamgarh, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mekri?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools, 1 government middle school, 1 private middle school and 1 private secondary school for Mekri.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mekri?
For Mekri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Mustard and Tivra (Pulse), net sown area is 227.47 hectares and irrigated land is 225.44 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mekri?
The page shows 11 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mekri. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.