Indian Village Directory

Meral Village

Meral is an inhabited village in Barwadih Sub-district of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 367008, the Census 2011 record lists 212 people in 35 households and the reported area is 39.39 hectares. The local references include Lat Gram Panchayat, Barwadih CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar Nagar at about 60 km.

In short:

Meral is a village in Barwadih Sub-district, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 367008 and 212 people in 35 households.

Village Code367008
Population212
Households35
Area39.39 hectares
Nearest TownMedininagar Nagar

Detailed village profile

Meral at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 212 people, 39.39 hectares of reported area and Medininagar Nagar as the nearest town reference for Meral, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Jharkhand
District Latehar
Sub-district Barwadih
CD Block Barwadih
Gram Panchayat LAT
  • Meral falls under Barwadih Sub-district in Latehar district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 367008.
  • The record lists 212 people living in 35 households.
  • The reported village area is 39.39 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar Nagar.
  • 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
Meral
Census Village Code
367008
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Latehar
District Census Code
359
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Barwadih
Sub-district Census Code
02636
CD Block
Barwadih
Gram Panchayat
Lat
Households
35
Population
212
Male Population
101
Female Population
111
Sex Ratio
1,099.01
Area
39.39 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km
Nearest Town
Medininagar Nagar
Nearest Town Distance
60 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822126
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 538.21 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.06 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 100% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 2.2% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meral in the official administrative record. Census village code 367008, Lat Gram Panchayat and Barwadih CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
359
Sub-district Census Code
02636
Village Census Code
367008
CD Block Code
0142
CD Block Name
Barwadih
Gram Panchayat Name
Lat

Location and Distance

Medininagar Nagar is the nearest town listed for Meral, about 60 km away. Latehar is listed as the district headquarters at about 60 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Barwadih
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
25 km
District Headquarter
Latehar
Distance from District Headquarter
60 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Latehar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
60 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town
Medininagar Nagar
Distance from Nearest Town
60 km
Total Geographical Area
39.39 hectares
Area
0.39 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 212 people in 35 households, with 101 male residents and 111 female residents. The average household size is 6.06, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Meral. Population density works out to about 538.21 people per sq km.

Total Households
35
Total Population
212
Male Population
101
Female Population
111
Sex Ratio
1,099.01
Average Household Size
6.06
ST Population
212
ST Male Population
101
ST Female Population
111
ST Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Meral list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meral include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.2 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Meral include black-topped road access and all-weather 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
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Meral include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meral show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 9.08 hectares and irrigated land is 0.2 hectares (2.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
28.33 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
1.98 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
9.08
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
8.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.2

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meral

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 822126 Latehar Manika Manika Manika Opposite Block Office Latehar Manika Opposite Block Office Latehar, Latehar, Jharkhand, 822126

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 Meral village located?

Meral is in Barwadih Sub-district of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Meral village in?

Meral village is in Latehar district.

Which state is Meral village in?

Meral village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Meral under?

Meral comes under Barwadih Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meral?

The Census village code of Meral is 367008.

Which Gram Panchayat is Meral under?

Meral is listed under LAT Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Barwadih.

What is the population of Meral village?

The village record lists 212 people and 35 households for Meral.

How many households are in Meral village?

The village record lists 35 households for Meral.

What is the male and female population of Meral?

The record lists 101 male residents and 111 female residents for Meral.

What is the sex ratio of Meral village?

The sex ratio of Meral is 1,099.01 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Meral village?

The reported geographical area of Meral is 39.39 hectares.

What is the population density of Meral village?

The approximate population density of Meral is 538.21 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Meral?

The nearest town listed for Meral is Medininagar Nagar, about 60 km away.

How far is Meral from the district headquarters?

Meral is about 60 km from Latehar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Meral from the sub-district headquarters?

Meral is about 25 km from Barwadih, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meral?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Meral.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Meral?

For Meral, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 9.08 hectares and irrigated land is 0.2 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Meral?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meral. These records include 1 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.