Mekri is an inhabited village in Bhatapara Sub-district of Raipur district, Chhattisgarh. Its Census village code is 443676, the Census 2011 record lists 1,327 people in 207 households and the reported area is 166.5 hectares. The local references include Kesla Gram Panchayat, Bhatapara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhatapara at about 32 km.
In short:
Mekri is a village in Bhatapara Sub-district, Raipur district, Chhattisgarh, India. The available record shows Census village code 443676 and 1,327 people in 207 households.
Village Code443676
Population1,327
Households207
Area166.5 hectares
Nearest TownBhatapara
Detailed village profile
Mekri at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,327 people, 166.5 hectares of reported area and Bhatapara as the nearest town reference for Mekri, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Mekri falls under Bhatapara Sub-district in Raipur district, Chhattisgarh.
The Census village code is 443676.
The record lists 1,327 people living in 207 households.
The reported village area is 166.5 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Bhatapara.
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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Mekri
Census Village Code
443676
State
Chhattisgarh
State Census Code
22
District
Raipur
District Census Code
410
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhatapara
Sub-district Census Code
03325
CD Block
Bhatapara
Gram Panchayat
Kesla
Households
207
Population
1,327
Male Population
636
Female Population
691
Sex Ratio
1,086.48
Area
166.5 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhatapara
Nearest Town Distance
32 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
493118
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 Density797 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.41 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share26.22%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share17.9%
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 443676, Kesla Gram Panchayat and Bhatapara CD Block.
State Census Code
22
District Census Code
410
Sub-district Census Code
03325
Village Census Code
443676
CD Block Code
0092
CD Block Name
Bhatapara
Gram Panchayat Name
Kesla
Location and Distance
Bhatapara is the nearest town listed for Mekri, about 32 km away. Raipur is listed as the district headquarters at about 100 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Bhatapara
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Raipur
Distance from District Headquarter
100 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhatapara
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
32 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Bhatapara
Distance within State/UT
32 km
Nearest Town
Bhatapara
Distance from Nearest Town
32 km
Total Geographical Area
166.5 hectares
Area
1.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,327 people in 207 households, with 636 male residents and 691 female residents. The average household size is 6.41, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 26.22% for Mekri. Population density works out to about 797 people per sq km.
Total Households
207
Total Population
1,327
Male Population
636
Female Population
691
Sex Ratio
1,086.48
Average Household Size
6.41
ST Population
348
ST Male Population
171
ST Female Population
177
ST Population Share
26.22
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Mekri list 1 government primary 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
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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
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
11.6 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Mekri include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Other District Road
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 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 ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Mekri is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 18 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
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Mekri show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Tivra (Pulse), net sown area is 86.6 hectares and irrigated land is 15.5 hectares (17.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Third
Tivra (Pulse)
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.9
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.1 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
13 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
14.6 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
11.7 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
86.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
94.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
15.5
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.6 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
6.9 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
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
1
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Bank of India
1
100%
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.
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
Where is Mekri village located?
Mekri is in Bhatapara Sub-district of Raipur district in Chhattisgarh, India.
Which district is Mekri village in?
Mekri village is in Raipur district.
Which state is Mekri village in?
Mekri village is in Chhattisgarh.
Which sub-district is Mekri under?
Mekri comes under Bhatapara 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 443676.
Which Gram Panchayat is Mekri under?
Mekri is listed under KESLA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is BHATAPARA.
What is the population of Mekri village?
The village record lists 1,327 people and 207 households for Mekri.
How many households are in Mekri village?
The village record lists 207 households for Mekri.
What is the male and female population of Mekri?
The record lists 636 male residents and 691 female residents for Mekri.
What is the sex ratio of Mekri village?
The sex ratio of Mekri is 1,086.48 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Mekri village?
The reported geographical area of Mekri is 166.5 hectares.
What is the population density of Mekri village?
The approximate population density of Mekri is 797 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 Bhatapara, about 32 km away.
How far is Mekri from the district headquarters?
Mekri is about 100 km from Raipur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Mekri from the sub-district headquarters?
Mekri is about 32 km from Bhatapara, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Mekri?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Mekri.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Mekri?
For Mekri, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Tivra (Pulse), net sown area is 86.6 hectares and irrigated land is 15.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Mekri?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Mekri. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
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.