Where is Merle village located?
Merle is in Karra Sub-district of Khunti district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merle Village
Merle is an inhabited village in Karra Sub-district of Khunti district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 374747, the Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 44 households and the reported area is 84.48 hectares. The local references include Larta Gram Panchayat, Karra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Khunti at about 19 km.
Merle is a village in Karra Sub-district, Khunti district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 374747 and 178 people in 44 households.
Village Code374747
Population178
Households44
Area84.48 hectares
Detailed village profile
Merle at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 178 people, 84.48 hectares of reported area and Khunti as the nearest town reference for Merle, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merle falls under Karra Sub-district in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 374747.
- The record lists 178 people living in 44 households.
- The reported village area is 84.48 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Khunti.
- 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
- Merle
- Census Village Code
- 374747
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Khunti
- District Census Code
- 365
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Karra
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02700
- CD Block
- Karra
- Gram Panchayat
- Larta
- Households
- 44
- Population
- 178
- Male Population
- 87
- Female Population
- 91
- Sex Ratio
- 1,045.98
- Area
- 84.48 hectares
- Area
- 0.84 sq km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 835209
- 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
210.7 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.05 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
73.03%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
20.3%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merle in the official administrative record. Census village code 374747, Larta Gram Panchayat and Karra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 365
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02700
- Village Census Code
- 374747
- CD Block Code
- 0206
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 039
- CD Block Name
- Karra
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Larta
Location and Distance
Khunti is the nearest town listed for Merle, about 19 km away. Khunti is listed as the district headquarters at about 19 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Karra
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 7 km
- District Headquarter
- Khunti
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 19 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Khunti
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 19 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 84.48 hectares
- Area
- 0.84 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 178 people in 44 households, with 87 male residents and 91 female residents. The average household size is 4.05, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 73.03% for Merle. Population density works out to about 210.7 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 44
- Total Population
- 178
- Male Population
- 87
- Female Population
- 91
- Sex Ratio
- 1,045.98
- Average Household Size
- 4.05
- ST Population
- 130
- ST Male Population
- 64
- ST Female Population
- 66
- ST Population Share
- 73.03
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education rows show schools and learning facilities reported for Merle, including counts where the source provides them.
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merle 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
- 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
- River Canal
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
- Available
- Community Toilet Complex Including Bath For General Public
- Available
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 10.48 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merle include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- 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 Merle include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merle is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 11 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
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 11 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merle show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mat, net sown area is 51.68 hectares and irrigated land is 10.48 hectares (20.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Mat
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 4.41 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 4.91
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4.55 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 11.22 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 7.71 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 51.68
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 41.2 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 10.48
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 Merle
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
- 2
- 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 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | 2 | 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 | 835209 | Khunti | Karra | Karra | At and Post Karra, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835209, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835209 |
| Bank of India | CRM | 835209 | Khunti | Karra | Karra | At and Post Karra, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835209, Khunti, Jharkhand, 835209 |
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 Merle village in?
Merle village is in Khunti district.
Which state is Merle village in?
Merle village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Merle under?
Merle comes under Karra Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merle?
The Census village code of Merle is 374747.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merle under?
Merle is listed under LARTA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Karra.
What is the population of Merle village?
The village record lists 178 people and 44 households for Merle.
How many households are in Merle village?
The village record lists 44 households for Merle.
What is the male and female population of Merle?
The record lists 87 male residents and 91 female residents for Merle.
What is the sex ratio of Merle village?
The sex ratio of Merle is 1,045.98 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merle village?
The reported geographical area of Merle is 84.48 hectares.
What is the population density of Merle village?
The approximate population density of Merle is 210.7 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merle?
The nearest town listed for Merle is Khunti, about 19 km away.
How far is Merle from the district headquarters?
Merle is about 19 km from Khunti, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merle from the sub-district headquarters?
Merle is about 7 km from Karra, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merle?
For Merle, reported agricultural commodities include Rice and Mat, net sown area is 51.68 hectares and irrigated land is 10.48 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merle?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merle. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Merle.