Where is Meral village located?
Meral is in Pathalgora Sub-district of Chatra district in Jharkhand, India.
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Meral Village
Meral is an inhabited village in Pathalgora Sub-district of Chatra district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 349282, the Census 2011 record lists 1,820 people in 295 households and the reported area is 1,459 hectares. The local references include Meral Gram Panchayat, Pathalgora CD Block and the nearest town reference is Chatra at about 35 km.
Meral is a village in Pathalgora Sub-district, Chatra district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 349282 and 1,820 people in 295 households.
Village Code349282
Population1,820
Households295
Area1,459 hectares
Detailed village profile
Meral at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,820 people, 1,459 hectares of reported area and Chatra as the nearest town reference for Meral, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Meral falls under Pathalgora Sub-district in Chatra district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 349282.
- The record lists 1,820 people living in 295 households.
- The reported village area is 1,459 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Chatra.
- 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Meral
- Census Village Code
- 349282
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Chatra
- District Census Code
- 347
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pathalgora
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02523
- CD Block
- Pathalgora
- Gram Panchayat
- Meral
- Households
- 295
- Population
- 1,820
- Male Population
- 904
- Female Population
- 916
- Sex Ratio
- 1,013.27
- Area
- 1,459 hectares
- Area
- 14.59 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 825408
- 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 Density
124.74 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.17 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
36.7%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
61.21%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
9.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Meral in the official administrative record. Census village code 349282, Meral Gram Panchayat and Pathalgora CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 347
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02523
- Village Census Code
- 349282
- CD Block Code
- 0029
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0012
- CD Block Name
- Pathalgora
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Meral
Location and Distance
Chatra is the nearest town listed for Meral, about 35 km away. Chatra is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Chatra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 35 km
- District Headquarter
- Chatra
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 35 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Chatra
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 35 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 1,459 hectares
- Area
- 14.59 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,820 people in 295 households, with 904 male residents and 916 female residents. The average household size is 6.17, and SC share is 36.7% and ST share is 61.21% for Meral. Population density works out to about 124.74 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 295
- Total Population
- 1,820
- Male Population
- 904
- Female Population
- 916
- Sex Ratio
- 1,013.27
- Average Household Size
- 6.17
- SC Population
- 668
- SC Male Population
- 326
- SC Female Population
- 342
- SC Population Share
- 36.7
- ST Population
- 1,114
- ST Male Population
- 559
- ST Female Population
- 555
- ST Population Share
- 61.21
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Meral list 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle 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
- 3
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meral include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 5.9 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Meral include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Meral include ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Meral show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 160.3 hectares and irrigated land is 15.17 hectares (9.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 1,267.07 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 25.73
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 160.3
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 145.13 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 15.17
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 6.22 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
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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meral
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, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | ATM | 825408 | Chatra | Pathalgora | Nawadih Damol | Bank of India Nawadih Branch Nawadih, Chatra, Jharkhand, 825408 |
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 Meral village in?
Meral village is in Chatra district.
Which state is Meral village in?
Meral village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Meral under?
Meral comes under Pathalgora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Meral?
The Census village code of Meral is 349282.
Which Gram Panchayat is Meral under?
Meral is listed under MERAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Pathalgora.
What is the population of Meral village?
The village record lists 1,820 people and 295 households for Meral.
How many households are in Meral village?
The village record lists 295 households for Meral.
What is the male and female population of Meral?
The record lists 904 male residents and 916 female residents for Meral.
What is the sex ratio of Meral village?
The sex ratio of Meral is 1,013.27 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Meral village?
The reported geographical area of Meral is 1,459 hectares.
What is the population density of Meral village?
The approximate population density of Meral is 124.74 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Meral?
The nearest town listed for Meral is Chatra, about 35 km away.
How far is Meral from the district headquarters?
Meral is about 35 km from Chatra, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Meral from the sub-district headquarters?
Meral is about 35 km from Chatra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Meral?
The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools and 2 government middle schools for Meral.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Meral?
For Meral, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 160.3 hectares and irrigated land is 15.17 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meral?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meral. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.