Where is Merau village located?
Merau is in Mandvi Taluka of Kachchh district in Gujarat, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merau Village
Merau is an inhabited village in Mandvi Taluka of Kachchh district, Gujarat. Its Census village code is 507268, the Census 2011 record lists 2,131 people in 421 households and the reported area is 1,452.81 hectares. The local references include Merau Gram Panchayat, Mandvi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mandvi at about 7 km.
Village Code507268
Population2,131
Households421
Area1,452.81 hectares
Nearest TownMandvi
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merau
- Census Village Code
- 507268
- State
- Gujarat
- State Census Code
- 24
- District
- Kachchh
- District Census Code
- 468
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Mandvi
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03729
- CD Block
- Mandvi
- Gram Panchayat
- Merau
- Households
- 421
- Population
- 2,131
- Male Population
- 1,039
- Female Population
- 1,092
- Sex Ratio
- 1,051.01
- Area
- 1,452.81 hectares
- Area
- 14.53 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Mandvi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 7 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 370465
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merau at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,131 people, 1,452.81 hectares of reported area and Mandvi as the nearest town reference for Merau, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merau falls under Mandvi Taluka in Kachchh district, Gujarat.
- The Census village code is 507268.
- The record lists 2,131 people living in 421 households.
- The reported village area is 1,452.81 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Mandvi.
- 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 Density146.68 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.06 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share21.77%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share6.9%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share25%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merau in the official administrative record. Census village code 507268, Merau Gram Panchayat and Mandvi CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 24
- District Census Code
- 468
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03729
- Village Census Code
- 507268
- CD Block Code
- 0008
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 76
- CD Block Name
- Mandvi
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Merau
Location and Distance
Mandvi is the nearest town listed for Merau, about 7 km away. Bhuj is listed as the district headquarters at about 70 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Mandvi
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhuj
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 70 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Mandvi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 7 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Gujarat
- Distance within State/UT
- 7 km
- Nearest Town
- Mandvi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 7 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,452.81 hectares
- Area
- 14.53 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,131 people in 421 households, with 1,039 male residents and 1,092 female residents. The average household size is 5.06, and SC share is 21.77% and ST share is 6.9% for Merau. Population density works out to about 146.68 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 421
- Total Population
- 2,131
- Male Population
- 1,039
- Female Population
- 1,092
- Sex Ratio
- 1,051.01
- Average Household Size
- 5.06
- SC Population
- 464
- SC Male Population
- 230
- SC Female Population
- 234
- SC Population Share
- 21.77
- ST Population
- 147
- ST Male Population
- 81
- ST Female Population
- 66
- ST Population Share
- 6.9
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merau list 4 government primary schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 4
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Merau. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merau include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 217 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merau include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Internet Cafes Common Service Centre CSC
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- 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 Merau 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 Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merau is reported as 24 hours per day in summer and 24 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
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 24 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merau show that reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Wheat and Ground Nut, net sown area is 1,271.59 hectares and irrigated land is 317.77 hectares (25% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Cotton
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ground Nut
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 3.65
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 27.4 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 100.45 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 49.72 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 1271.59
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 953.82 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 317.77
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 100.77 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merau
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
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 14
- Banks in Matched Records
- 9
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 8 | 57% |
| CRM | 6 | 43% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 3 | 21% |
| State Bank of India | 2 | 14% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 14% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 2 | 14% |
| Bank of Baroda | 1 | 7.1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Bunder Road, Post Bag No.4, Mandvi, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| Bank of India | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Mandvi Near ICICI Bank, Hotel Sea View, Ground Floor Bus Stand Road Mandvi, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| Central Bank of India | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Nr. Swami Narayan Mandir Swami Vivekanand Nagar Mandvi, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Swaminarayan Temple Road Mandvi Mandvi, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Mandvi Bunder Road, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Dist:kutch, P. B. No.1, Mandvi, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| Union Bank of India | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Swaminarayan Marg 4 Jyoteshwar Park Behind Panchvati, Kachchh, Gujarat, 370465 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 370465 | Kachchh | Mandvi | Mandvi (M) | Mandvi - Bhuj Highway, Mandvi, Dist. - Kachchh, Gujarat 370465 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Shop No. 3 to 6, Canter Poi… |
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 Merau village in?
Merau village is in Kachchh district.
Which state is Merau village in?
Merau village is in Gujarat.
Which taluka is Merau under?
Merau comes under Mandvi Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merau?
The Census village code of Merau is 507268.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merau under?
Merau is listed under MERAU Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Mandvi.
What is the population of Merau village?
The village record lists 2,131 people and 421 households for Merau.
How many households are in Merau village?
The village record lists 421 households for Merau.
What is the male and female population of Merau?
The record lists 1,039 male residents and 1,092 female residents for Merau.
What is the sex ratio of Merau village?
The sex ratio of Merau is 1,051.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merau village?
The reported geographical area of Merau is 1,452.81 hectares.
What is the population density of Merau village?
The approximate population density of Merau is 146.68 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merau?
The nearest town listed for Merau is Mandvi, about 7 km away.
How far is Merau from the district headquarters?
Merau is about 70 km from Bhuj, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merau from the sub-district headquarters?
Merau is about 7 km from Mandvi, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merau?
The village facility record lists 4 government primary schools for Merau.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merau?
For Merau, reported agricultural commodities include Cotton, Wheat and Ground Nut, net sown area is 1,271.59 hectares and irrigated land is 317.77 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merau?
The page shows 14 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merau. These records include 9 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.