Where is Merha village located?
Merha is in Kasmar Sub-district of Bokaro district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merha Village
Merha is an inhabited village in Kasmar Sub-district of Bokaro district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 362513, the Census 2011 record lists 372 people in 74 households and the reported area is 294.33 hectares. The local references include Durgapur Gram Panchayat, Kasmar CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chas at about 38 km.
Village Code362513
Population372
Households74
Area294.33 hectares
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merha
- Census Village Code
- 362513
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Bokaro
- District Census Code
- 355
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Kasmar
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02593
- CD Block
- Kasmar
- Gram Panchayat
- Durgapur
- Households
- 74
- Population
- 372
- Male Population
- 187
- Female Population
- 185
- Sex Ratio
- 989.3
- Area
- 294.33 hectares
- Area
- 2.94 sq km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 372 people, 294.33 hectares of reported area and Chas as the nearest town reference for Merha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merha falls under Kasmar Sub-district in Bokaro district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 362513.
- The record lists 372 people living in 74 households.
- The reported village area is 294.33 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chas.
- 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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density126.39 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.03 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share68.55%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share47.9%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merha in the official administrative record. Census village code 362513, Durgapur Gram Panchayat and Kasmar CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 355
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02593
- Village Census Code
- 362513
- CD Block Code
- 0099
- CD Block Name
- Kasmar
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Durgapur
Location and Distance
Chas is the nearest town listed for Merha, about 38 km away. Bokaro is listed as the district headquarters at about 38 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Kasmar
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25 km
- District Headquarter
- Bokaro
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 38 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chas
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 38 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 294.33 hectares
- Area
- 2.94 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 372 people in 74 households, with 187 male residents and 185 female residents. The average household size is 5.03, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 68.55% for Merha. Population density works out to about 126.39 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 74
- Total Population
- 372
- Male Population
- 187
- Female Population
- 185
- Sex Ratio
- 989.3
- Average Household Size
- 5.03
- ST Population
- 255
- ST Male Population
- 131
- ST Female Population
- 124
- ST Population Share
- 68.55
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merha 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 Merha 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 24.43 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merha include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merha include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merha is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 8 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
- 8 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 127.94 hectares and irrigated land is 61.27 hectares (47.9% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 128.98 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 12.98
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 127.94
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 66.67 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 61.27
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 61.27 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merha
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
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 1
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | 2 | 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 827302 | Bokaro | Kasmar | Kamlapur | Bokaro-Ranchi Road Bank of India Kamlapur Branch at-Kamlapur Kamlapur, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827302 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 827302 | Bokaro | Kasmar | Kamlapur | Bokaro-Ranchi Road Bank of India Kamlapur Branch at-Kamlapur Kamlapur, Bokaro, Jharkhand, 827302 |
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 Merha village in?
Merha village is in Bokaro district.
Which state is Merha village in?
Merha village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Merha under?
Merha comes under Kasmar Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merha?
The Census village code of Merha is 362513.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merha under?
Merha is listed under DURGAPUR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Kasmar.
What is the population of Merha village?
The village record lists 372 people and 74 households for Merha.
How many households are in Merha village?
The village record lists 74 households for Merha.
What is the male and female population of Merha?
The record lists 187 male residents and 185 female residents for Merha.
What is the sex ratio of Merha village?
The sex ratio of Merha is 989.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merha village?
The reported geographical area of Merha is 294.33 hectares.
What is the population density of Merha village?
The approximate population density of Merha is 126.39 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merha?
The nearest town listed for Merha is Chas, about 38 km away.
How far is Merha from the district headquarters?
Merha is about 38 km from Bokaro, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merha from the sub-district headquarters?
Merha is about 25 km from Kasmar, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merha?
For Merha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 127.94 hectares and irrigated land is 61.27 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merha?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merha. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.