Where is Merkhogundi village located?
Merkhogundi is in Gande Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merkhogundi Village
Merkhogundi is an inhabited village in Gande Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 351759, the Census 2011 record lists 290 people in 57 households and the reported area is 153.55 hectares. The local references include Phulachi Gram Panchayat, Gande CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 16 km.
Village Code351759
Population290
Households57
Area153.55 hectares
Nearest TownGiridih
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merkhogundi
- Census Village Code
- 351759
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Giridih
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Gande
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02538
- CD Block
- Gande
- Gram Panchayat
- Phulachi
- Households
- 57
- Population
- 290
- Male Population
- 148
- Female Population
- 142
- Sex Ratio
- 959.46
- Area
- 153.55 hectares
- Area
- 1.54 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Giridih
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 815312
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merkhogundi at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 290 people, 153.55 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Merkhogundi, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merkhogundi falls under Gande Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 351759.
- The record lists 290 people living in 57 households.
- The reported village area is 153.55 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Giridih.
- 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 Density188.86 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share29%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merkhogundi in the official administrative record. Census village code 351759, Phulachi Gram Panchayat and Gande CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02538
- Village Census Code
- 351759
- CD Block Code
- 0044
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0204
- CD Block Name
- Gande
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Phulachi
Location and Distance
Giridih is the nearest town listed for Merkhogundi, about 16 km away. Giridih 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
- Gande
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 8 km
- District Headquarter
- Giridih
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 16 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Giridih
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Giridih
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 153.55 hectares
- Area
- 1.54 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 290 people in 57 households, with 148 male residents and 142 female residents. The average household size is 5.09, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Merkhogundi. Population density works out to about 188.86 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 57
- Total Population
- 290
- Male Population
- 148
- Female Population
- 142
- Sex Ratio
- 959.46
- Average Household Size
- 5.09
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merkhogundi 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merkhogundi include hand pump 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 8.13 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.95 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merkhogundi include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merkhogundi include ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merkhogundi show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 14.71 hectares and irrigated land is 4.26 hectares (29% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 70.85 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.11
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 2.06 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 4.05 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 6.16 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 15.57 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 25.91 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 14.71
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 10.45 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 4.26
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 2.31 hectares
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merkhogundi
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
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 815312 | Giridih | Gande | Gande | Giridih at-Gandey Gandey, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815312 |
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 Merkhogundi village in?
Merkhogundi village is in Giridih district.
Which state is Merkhogundi village in?
Merkhogundi village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Merkhogundi under?
Merkhogundi comes under Gande Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merkhogundi?
The Census village code of Merkhogundi is 351759.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merkhogundi under?
Merkhogundi is listed under PHULACHI Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Gande.
What is the population of Merkhogundi village?
The village record lists 290 people and 57 households for Merkhogundi.
How many households are in Merkhogundi village?
The village record lists 57 households for Merkhogundi.
What is the male and female population of Merkhogundi?
The record lists 148 male residents and 142 female residents for Merkhogundi.
What is the sex ratio of Merkhogundi village?
The sex ratio of Merkhogundi is 959.46 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merkhogundi village?
The reported geographical area of Merkhogundi is 153.55 hectares.
What is the population density of Merkhogundi village?
The approximate population density of Merkhogundi is 188.86 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merkhogundi?
The nearest town listed for Merkhogundi is Giridih, about 16 km away.
How far is Merkhogundi from the district headquarters?
Merkhogundi is about 16 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merkhogundi from the sub-district headquarters?
Merkhogundi is about 8 km from Gande, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merkhogundi?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Merkhogundi.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merkhogundi?
For Merkhogundi, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 14.71 hectares and irrigated land is 4.26 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merkhogundi?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merkhogundi. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.