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Merhna Khurd Village

Merhna Khurd is an inhabited village in Garhwa Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347741, the Census 2011 record lists 887 people in 160 households and the reported area is 104 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 Khurd is a village in Garhwa Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347741 and 887 people in 160 households.
Village Code347741
Population887
Households160
Area104 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Merhna Khurd
Census Village Code
347741
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
160
Population
887
Male Population
452
Female Population
435
Sex Ratio
962.39
Area
104 hectares
Area
1.04 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
821124
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Merhna Khurd at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 887 people, 104 hectares of reported area and Garhwa as the nearest town reference for Merhna Khurd, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtGarhwa
CD BlockGarhwa
Gram PanchayatBELCHAMPA
  • Merhna Khurd falls under Garhwa Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347741.
  • The record lists 887 people living in 160 households.
  • The reported village area is 104 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

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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 Density852.88 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.54 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share95.15%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.68%Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Merhna Khurd in the official administrative record. Census village code 347741, Belchampa Gram Panchayat and Garhwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02509
Village Census Code
347741
CD Block Code
0015
CD Block Name
Garhwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Belchampa

Location and Distance

Garhwa is the nearest town listed for Merhna Khurd, 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
Distance within State/UT
190 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Chhtisgarh
Distance outside State/UT
60 km
Total Geographical Area
104 hectares
Area
1.04 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 887 people in 160 households, with 452 male residents and 435 female residents. The average household size is 5.54, and SC share is 95.15% and ST share is 0.68% for Merhna Khurd. Population density works out to about 852.88 people per sq km.

Total Households
160
Total Population
887
Male Population
452
Female Population
435
Sex Ratio
962.39
Average Household Size
5.54
SC Population
844
SC Male Population
428
SC Female Population
416
SC Population Share
95.15
ST Population
6
ST Male Population
4
ST Female Population
2
ST Population Share
0.68
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Merhna Khurd 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 Merhna Khurd 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

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Merhna Khurd 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 Khurd include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Merhna Khurd is reported as 4 hours per day in summer and 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Merhna Khurd show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Rope and net sown area is 41.2 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
62.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
41.2
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
41.2 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

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merhna Khurd

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 Khurd village located?

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

Which district is Merhna Khurd village in?

Merhna Khurd village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Merhna Khurd village in?

Merhna Khurd village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Merhna Khurd under?

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

What is the Census village code of Merhna Khurd?

The Census village code of Merhna Khurd is 347741.

Which Gram Panchayat is Merhna Khurd under?

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

What is the population of Merhna Khurd village?

The village record lists 887 people and 160 households for Merhna Khurd.

How many households are in Merhna Khurd village?

The village record lists 160 households for Merhna Khurd.

What is the male and female population of Merhna Khurd?

The record lists 452 male residents and 435 female residents for Merhna Khurd.

What is the sex ratio of Merhna Khurd village?

The sex ratio of Merhna Khurd is 962.39 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Merhna Khurd village?

The reported geographical area of Merhna Khurd is 104 hectares.

What is the population density of Merhna Khurd village?

The approximate population density of Merhna Khurd is 852.88 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Merhna Khurd?

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

How far is Merhna Khurd from the district headquarters?

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

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

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

What education facilities are listed for Merhna Khurd?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merhna Khurd.

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

For Merhna Khurd, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Rope and net sown area is 41.2 hectares.

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

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 Khurd. 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.