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Merhna Kalan Village

Merhna Kalan is an inhabited village in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347737, the Census 2011 record lists 901 people in 181 households and the reported area is 299 hectares. The local references include Belchampa Gram Panchayat, Garhwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Garhwa at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Merhna Kalan is a village in Garhwa Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347737 and 901 people in 181 households.
Village Code347737
Population901
Households181
Area299 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Merhna Kalan
Census Village Code
347737
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Garhwa
Sub-district Census Code
02509
CD Block
Garhwa
Gram Panchayat
Belchampa
Households
181
Population
901
Male Population
469
Female Population
432
Sex Ratio
921.11
Area
299 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
821124
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Merhna Kalan at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 901 people, 299 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Merhna Kalan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtGarhwa
CD BlockGarhwa
Gram PanchayatBELCHAMPA
  • Merhna Kalan falls under Garhwa Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347737.
  • The record lists 901 people living in 181 households.
  • The reported village area is 299 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Garhwa.
  • 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 Density301.34 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.98 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share17.43%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Merhna Kalan in the official administrative record. Census village code 347737, Belchampa Gram Panchayat and Garhwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02509
Village Census Code
347737
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Garhwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Belchampa

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Merhna Kalan, about 16 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 16 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
16 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Garhwa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Chhatisgarh
Distance outside State/UT
55 km
Total Geographical Area
299 hectares
Area
2.99 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 901 people in 181 households, with 469 male residents and 432 female residents. The average household size is 4.98, and SC share is 17.43% and ST share is 0% for Merhna Kalan. Population density works out to about 301.34 people per sq km.

Total Households
181
Total Population
901
Male Population
469
Female Population
432
Sex Ratio
921.11
Average Household Size
4.98
SC Population
157
SC Male Population
84
SC Female Population
73
SC Population Share
17.43
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Merhna Kalan list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle 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
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Merhna Kalan. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merhna Kalan 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
81.68 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Merhna Kalan include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Merhna Kalan 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
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Merhna Kalan is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 5 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
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
5 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Merhna Kalan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Rope and net sown area is 216.69 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Handicrafts Commodities First
Rope
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
0.63
Net Area Sown In Hectares
216.69
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
216.69 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merhna Kalan

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
44
Banks in Matched Records
16
Matched PINs
5

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 36 82%
CRM 8 18%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 19 43%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 6 14%
Axis Bank Limited 2 4.5%
Bank of India 2 4.5%
Central Bank of India 2 4.5%

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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garwha, PIN Code- 822114, Jharkhand Nawada More, Vishunpur, Po- Nawada, Ps- Garwha Town, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Central Bank of India ATM 822124 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Station Road, P. O. Rehla, Garhwa Road, Garhwa Tehsil, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822124
Bank of Baroda ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Near Tiwari Rest House, Ranka More Bank of Baroda Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Bank of India ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Laxmi Market, Sahjina More, Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Canara Bank ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Sahijana, Near Chinmiya More, Opp.police Station, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Esaf Small Finance Bank Limited ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Jharkhand Kamal Complex, Garhwa P O, Garhwa Dist, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) 0 Laxmi Market, Sahijana More, Garhwa, Jharkhand 822114 Ranka Chowk, Garhwa Sahijna More, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114
Central Bank of India ATM 822114 Garhwa Garhwa Garhwa (Np) Garhwa Main Road Sri Ganesh Mall Garhwa, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822114

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 Merhna Kalan village located?

Merhna Kalan is in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Merhna Kalan village in?

Merhna Kalan village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Merhna Kalan village in?

Merhna Kalan village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Merhna Kalan under?

Merhna Kalan comes under Garhwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Merhna Kalan?

The Census village code of Merhna Kalan is 347737.

Which Gram Panchayat is Merhna Kalan under?

Merhna Kalan is listed under BELCHAMPA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Garhwa.

What is the population of Merhna Kalan village?

The village record lists 901 people and 181 households for Merhna Kalan.

How many households are in Merhna Kalan village?

The village record lists 181 households for Merhna Kalan.

What is the male and female population of Merhna Kalan?

The record lists 469 male residents and 432 female residents for Merhna Kalan.

What is the sex ratio of Merhna Kalan village?

The sex ratio of Merhna Kalan is 921.11 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Merhna Kalan village?

The reported geographical area of Merhna Kalan is 299 hectares.

What is the population density of Merhna Kalan village?

The approximate population density of Merhna Kalan is 301.34 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Merhna Kalan?

The nearest town listed for Merhna Kalan is Garhwa, about 16 km away.

How far is Merhna Kalan from the district headquarters?

Merhna Kalan is about 16 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Merhna Kalan from the sub-district headquarters?

Merhna Kalan is about 16 km from Garhwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Merhna Kalan?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Merhna Kalan.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Merhna Kalan?

For Merhna Kalan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Rope and net sown area is 216.69 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merhna Kalan?

The page shows 44 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merhna Kalan. These records include 16 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.