Where is Meral village located?
Meral is in Patan Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.
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Meral Village
Meral is an inhabited village in Patan Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 365873, the Census 2011 record lists 3,291 people in 557 households and the reported area is 551 hectares. The local references include Meral Gram Panchayat, Patan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 14 km.
Meral is a village in Patan Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 365873 and 3,291 people in 557 households.
Village Code365873
Population3,291
Households557
Area551 hectares
Detailed village profile
Meral at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 3,291 people, 551 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Meral, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Meral falls under Patan Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 365873.
- The record lists 3,291 people living in 557 households.
- The reported village area is 551 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Daltonganj.
- 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
- 365873
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Palamu
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Patan
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02626
- CD Block
- Patan
- Gram Panchayat
- Meral
- Households
- 557
- Population
- 3,291
- Male Population
- 1,738
- Female Population
- 1,553
- Sex Ratio
- 893.56
- Area
- 551 hectares
- Area
- 5.51 sq km
- Nearest Town Distance
- 14 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 822123
- 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
597.28 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.91 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
11.06%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
47.22%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
4%
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 365873, Meral Gram Panchayat and Patan CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 358
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02626
- Village Census Code
- 365873
- CD Block Code
- 0132
- CD Block Name
- Patan
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Meral
Location and Distance
Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Meral, about 14 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 14 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Patan
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 18 km
- District Headquarter
- Medininagar (Daltonganj)
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 14 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Daltonganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 14 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Ranchi
- Distance within State/UT
- 185 km
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 14 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 551 hectares
- Area
- 5.51 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 3,291 people in 557 households, with 1,738 male residents and 1,553 female residents. The average household size is 5.91, and SC share is 11.06% and ST share is 47.22% for Meral. Population density works out to about 597.28 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 557
- Total Population
- 3,291
- Male Population
- 1,738
- Female Population
- 1,553
- Sex Ratio
- 893.56
- Average Household Size
- 5.91
- SC Population
- 364
- SC Male Population
- 198
- SC Female Population
- 166
- SC Population Share
- 11.06
- ST Population
- 1,554
- ST Male Population
- 836
- ST Female Population
- 718
- ST Population Share
- 47.22
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Meral list 2 government primary schools 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
- 2
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle 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.
- Covered Well
- Available
- Covered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Covered Well Functions in Summer
- Available
- 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
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 7.28 hectares
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 8.22 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Meral include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Public Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Sea River Ferry Service
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Meral include 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.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Cinema Video Hall
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Meral is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Meral show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 206.22 hectares and irrigated land is 8.22 hectares (4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 126.11
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 100.08 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 7.23 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 104.08 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 206.22
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 198 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 8.22
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
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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 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 state
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 | 822123 | Palamau | Patan | Patan | Palamau Patan, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822123 |
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 Meral village in?
Meral village is in Palamu district.
Which state is Meral village in?
Meral village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Meral under?
Meral comes under Patan 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 365873.
Which Gram Panchayat is Meral under?
Meral is listed under MERAL Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Patan.
What is the population of Meral village?
The village record lists 3,291 people and 557 households for Meral.
How many households are in Meral village?
The village record lists 557 households for Meral.
What is the male and female population of Meral?
The record lists 1,738 male residents and 1,553 female residents for Meral.
What is the sex ratio of Meral village?
The sex ratio of Meral is 893.56 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Meral village?
The reported geographical area of Meral is 551 hectares.
What is the population density of Meral village?
The approximate population density of Meral is 597.28 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 Daltonganj, about 14 km away.
How far is Meral from the district headquarters?
Meral is about 14 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Meral from the sub-district headquarters?
Meral is about 18 km from Patan, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Meral?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Meral.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Meral?
For Meral, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 206.22 hectares and irrigated land is 8.22 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.