Where is Merha village located?
Merha is in Angara Sub-district of Ranchi district in Jharkhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merha Village
Merha is an inhabited village in Angara Sub-district of Ranchi district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 373693, the Census 2011 record lists 423 people in 83 households and the reported area is 367 hectares. The local references include Gudidih Gram Panchayat, Angara CD Block and the nearest town reference is Ranchi at about 44 km.
Merha is a village in Angara Sub-district, Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 373693 and 423 people in 83 households.
Village Code373693
Population423
Households83
Area367 hectares
Nearest TownRanchi
Detailed village profile
Merha at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 423 people, 367 hectares of reported area and Ranchi as the nearest town reference for Merha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merha falls under Angara Sub-district in Ranchi district, Jharkhand.
- The Census village code is 373693.
- The record lists 423 people living in 83 households.
- The reported village area is 367 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Ranchi.
- 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
- Merha
- Census Village Code
- 373693
- State
- Jharkhand
- State Census Code
- 20
- District
- Ranchi
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Angara
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02686
- CD Block
- Angara
- Gram Panchayat
- Gudidih
- Households
- 83
- Population
- 423
- Male Population
- 211
- Female Population
- 212
- Sex Ratio
- 1,004.74
- Area
- 367 hectares
- Area
- 3.67 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Ranchi
- Nearest Town Distance
- 44 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 835103
- 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
115.26 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
5.1 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
76.6%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
20.8%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merha in the official administrative record. Census village code 373693, Gudidih Gram Panchayat and Angara CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 20
- District Census Code
- 364
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02686
- Village Census Code
- 373693
- CD Block Code
- 0192
- CD Block Name
- Angara
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Gudidih
Location and Distance
Ranchi is the nearest town listed for Merha, about 44 km away. Ranchi is listed as the district headquarters at about 41 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Angarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 21 km
- District Headquarter
- Ranchi
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Ranchi
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 41 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Jharkhand
- Nearest Town
- Ranchi
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 44 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 367 hectares
- Area
- 3.67 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 423 people in 83 households, with 211 male residents and 212 female residents. The average household size is 5.1, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 76.6% for Merha. Population density works out to about 115.26 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 83
- Total Population
- 423
- Male Population
- 211
- Female Population
- 212
- Sex Ratio
- 1,004.74
- Average Household Size
- 5.1
- ST Population
- 324
- ST Male Population
- 162
- ST Female Population
- 162
- ST Population Share
- 76.6
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merha 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
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merha 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
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 5.22 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merha include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- 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 Merha include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Agricultural Credit Societies
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merha show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 47.14 hectares and irrigated land is 9.82 hectares (20.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 175.95 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 6.17
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 10.02 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 127.72 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 47.14
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 37.32 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 9.82
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 4.6 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Water Bounded Macadam
- 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.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merha
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
- 2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | 2 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 1 | 50% |
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 | CRM | 835103 | Ranchi | Angara | Getalsud | At and Post Getalsud, Dist. Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835103, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 000000 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | CRM | 835103 | Ranchi | Angara | Salhan | P.S.-Angara at Bedbari, P.O.-Childag Salhan - Bedbari, Ranchi, Jharkhand, 835103 |
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 Merha village in?
Merha village is in Ranchi district.
Which state is Merha village in?
Merha village is in Jharkhand.
Which sub-district is Merha under?
Merha comes under Angara Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merha?
The Census village code of Merha is 373693.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merha under?
Merha is listed under GUDIDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Angara.
What is the population of Merha village?
The village record lists 423 people and 83 households for Merha.
How many households are in Merha village?
The village record lists 83 households for Merha.
What is the male and female population of Merha?
The record lists 211 male residents and 212 female residents for Merha.
What is the sex ratio of Merha village?
The sex ratio of Merha is 1,004.74 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merha village?
The reported geographical area of Merha is 367 hectares.
What is the population density of Merha village?
The approximate population density of Merha is 115.26 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merha?
The nearest town listed for Merha is Ranchi, about 44 km away.
How far is Merha from the district headquarters?
Merha is about 41 km from Ranchi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merha from the sub-district headquarters?
Merha is about 21 km from Angarh, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merha?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merha.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merha?
For Merha, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 47.14 hectares and irrigated land is 9.82 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merha?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merha. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.