Where is Merkhogundi Kalan village located?
Merkhogundi Kalan is in Jamua Sub-district of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India.
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Merkhogundi Kalan Village
Merkhogundi Kalan is an inhabited village in Jamua Sub-district of Giridih district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 351358, the Census 2011 record lists 518 people in 80 households and the reported area is 169.13 hectares. The local references include Balgo Gram Panchayat, Jamua CD Block and the nearest town reference is Giridih at about 23 km.
Merkhogundi Kalan is a village in Jamua Sub-district, Giridih district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 351358 and 518 people in 80 households.
Village Code351358
Population518
Households80
Area169.13 hectares
Detailed village profile
Merkhogundi Kalan at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 518 people, 169.13 hectares of reported area and Giridih as the nearest town reference for Merkhogundi Kalan, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merkhogundi Kalan falls under Jamua Sub-district in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 351358.
- The record lists 518 people living in 80 households.
- The reported village area is 169.13 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 Village Facts
- Village
- Merkhogundi Kalan
- Census Village Code
- 351358
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Giridih
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jamua
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02536
- CD Block
- Jamua
- Gram Panchayat
- Balgo
- Households
- 80
- Population
- 518
- Male Population
- 272
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 904.41
- Area
- 169.13 hectares
- Area
- 1.69 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 815318
- 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
306.27 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
6.47 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
7.6%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merkhogundi Kalan in the official administrative record. Census village code 351358, Balgo Gram Panchayat and Jamua CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 349
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02536
- Village Census Code
- 351358
- CD Block Code
- 0042
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 192
- CD Block Name
- Jamua
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Balgo
Location and Distance
Giridih is the nearest town listed for Merkhogundi Kalan, about 23 km away. Giridih is listed as the district headquarters at about 23 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Jamua
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Giridih
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 23 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Giridih
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 23 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Total Geographical Area
- 169.13 hectares
- Area
- 1.69 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 518 people in 80 households, with 272 male residents and 246 female residents. The average household size is 6.47, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Merkhogundi Kalan. Population density works out to about 306.27 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 80
- Total Population
- 518
- Male Population
- 272
- Female Population
- 246
- Sex Ratio
- 904.41
- Average Household Size
- 6.47
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merkhogundi Kalan 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Merkhogundi Kalan. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merkhogundi Kalan 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
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 10.2 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 1.72 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merkhogundi Kalan include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Taxi
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merkhogundi Kalan include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merkhogundi Kalan show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 22.76 hectares and irrigated land is 1.72 hectares (7.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 21.44 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 20.88
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 6.86 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 4.12 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 3.34 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 14.97 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 64.56 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 22.76
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 21.04 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 1.72
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.
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Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merkhogundi 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.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- 5–10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 3
- Banks in Matched Records
- 3
- 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 | 3 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | 1 | 33% |
| Indian Bank | 1 | 33% |
| State Bank of India | 1 | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ATM | 815318 | Giridih | Jamua | Jamua | Giridih-Deogarh Road Plot No.43, Infront of Jamua Thana Jamua, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815318 |
| Indian Bank | ATM | 815318 | Giridih | Jamua | Lataki | Ps Jamua, Ground Floor at and Po Lataki Lataki, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815318 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 815318 | Giridih | Jamua | Jamua | Jamua Jamua, Giridih, Jharkhand, 815318 |
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 Kalan village in?
Merkhogundi Kalan village is in Giridih district.
Which state is Merkhogundi Kalan village in?
Merkhogundi Kalan village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Merkhogundi Kalan under?
Merkhogundi Kalan comes under Jamua Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merkhogundi Kalan?
The Census village code of Merkhogundi Kalan is 351358.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merkhogundi Kalan under?
Merkhogundi Kalan is listed under BALGO Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Jamua.
What is the population of Merkhogundi Kalan village?
The village record lists 518 people and 80 households for Merkhogundi Kalan.
How many households are in Merkhogundi Kalan village?
The village record lists 80 households for Merkhogundi Kalan.
What is the male and female population of Merkhogundi Kalan?
The record lists 272 male residents and 246 female residents for Merkhogundi Kalan.
What is the sex ratio of Merkhogundi Kalan village?
The sex ratio of Merkhogundi Kalan is 904.41 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merkhogundi Kalan village?
The reported geographical area of Merkhogundi Kalan is 169.13 hectares.
What is the population density of Merkhogundi Kalan village?
The approximate population density of Merkhogundi Kalan is 306.27 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merkhogundi Kalan?
The nearest town listed for Merkhogundi Kalan is Giridih, about 23 km away.
How far is Merkhogundi Kalan from the district headquarters?
Merkhogundi Kalan is about 23 km from Giridih, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merkhogundi Kalan from the sub-district headquarters?
Merkhogundi Kalan is about 7 km from Jamua, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merkhogundi Kalan?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merkhogundi Kalan.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merkhogundi Kalan?
For Merkhogundi Kalan, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 22.76 hectares and irrigated land is 1.72 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merkhogundi Kalan?
The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merkhogundi Kalan. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.