Indian Village Directory

Merkheda Village

Merkheda is an inhabited village in Bhokardan Taluka of Jalna district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 547391, the Census 2011 record lists 442 people in 91 households and the reported area is 130.3 hectares. The local references include Bhokardan CD Block and the nearest town reference is Bhokardan at about 15 km.

In short:

Merkheda is a village in Bhokardan Taluka, Jalna district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 547391 and 442 people in 91 households.

Village Code547391
Population442
Households91
Area130.3 hectares
Nearest TownBhokardan

Detailed village profile

Merkheda at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 442 people, 130.3 hectares of reported area and Bhokardan as the nearest town reference for Merkheda, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Maharashtra
District Jalna
Taluka Bhokardan
CD Block Bhokardan
  • Merkheda falls under Bhokardan Taluka in Jalna district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 547391.
  • The record lists 442 people living in 91 households.
  • The reported village area is 130.3 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Bhokardan.
  • 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

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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
Merkheda
Census Village Code
547391
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Jalna
District Census Code
514
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhokardan
Sub-district Census Code
04125
CD Block
Bhokardan
Households
91
Population
442
Male Population
233
Female Population
209
Sex Ratio
897
Area
130.3 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km
Nearest Town
Bhokardan
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
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 339.22 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.86 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 3.85% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 98.7% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Merkheda in the official administrative record. Census village code 547391 and Bhokardan CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
514
Sub-district Census Code
04125
Village Census Code
547391
CD Block Code
0176
CD Block Name
Bhokardan

Location and Distance

Bhokardan is the nearest town listed for Merkheda, about 15 km away. Jalna is listed as the district headquarters at about 35 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhokardan
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Jalna
Distance from District Headquarter
35 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Bhokardan
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Bhokardan
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
130.3 hectares
Area
1.3 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 442 people in 91 households, with 233 male residents and 209 female residents. The average household size is 4.86, and SC share is 3.85% and ST share is 0% for Merkheda. Population density works out to about 339.22 people per sq km.

Total Households
91
Total Population
442
Male Population
233
Female Population
209
Sex Ratio
897
Average Household Size
4.86
SC Population
17
SC Male Population
9
SC Female Population
8
SC Population Share
3.85
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Merkheda.

Tap Water Untreated
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2.2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Merkheda include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Other District Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Merkheda include Anganwadi centre. 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

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Merkheda is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 15 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
15 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
15 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Merkheda show that net sown area is 118.85 hectares and irrigated land is 117.25 hectares (98.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.3
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
0.65 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
4.3 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
118.85
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
1.6 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
117.25

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 Merkheda

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
10
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
3

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 7 70%
CRM 3 30%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Maharashtra 3 30%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 3 30%
State Bank of India 3 30%
Bank of India 1 10%

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
Bank of India ATM 431213 Jalna Bhokardan Rajur Jalna-Jalgaon Road (Sh222) Plot No 795 Rajur, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431213
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 431114 Jalna Bhokardan Bhokardan (M CL) Bhokardan, 431114 515 T. D. Auti Building, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431114
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 431114 Jalna Bhokardan Kedarkheda At Kedarkheda, Post and Tal - Bokardharan Kulswamini Niwas Kedarkheda, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431114
State Bank of India ATM 431114 Jalna Bhokardan Bhokardan (M CL) Opp. to Bus Stand S. P. Deshpande's Building, Jalna Road, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431114
Bank of Maharashtra CRM 431206 Jalna Bhokardan Warud Bk Warud Bk. Grampanchayat Building, Warud Budruk, Teh.jafrabad, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431206
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 431114 Jalna Bhokardan Danapur Danapur at and Post: Danapur, Tal.bhokardan Danapur, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431114
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 431114 Jalna Bhokardan Bhokardan (M CL) Gala No.2 Sillod Road Bhokardan Maharashtra - 431114 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Market Committee Complex, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431114
Hdfc Bank Ltd. CRM 431114 Jalna Bhokardan Bhokardan (M CL) Gala No.2 Sillod Road Bhokardan Maharashtra - 431114 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Market Committee Complex, Jalna, Maharashtra, 431114

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 Merkheda village located?

Merkheda is in Bhokardan Taluka of Jalna district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Merkheda village in?

Merkheda village is in Jalna district.

Which state is Merkheda village in?

Merkheda village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Merkheda under?

Merkheda comes under Bhokardan Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Merkheda?

The Census village code of Merkheda is 547391.

What is the population of Merkheda village?

The village record lists 442 people and 91 households for Merkheda.

How many households are in Merkheda village?

The village record lists 91 households for Merkheda.

What is the male and female population of Merkheda?

The record lists 233 male residents and 209 female residents for Merkheda.

What is the sex ratio of Merkheda village?

The sex ratio of Merkheda is 897 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Merkheda village?

The reported geographical area of Merkheda is 130.3 hectares.

What is the population density of Merkheda village?

The approximate population density of Merkheda is 339.22 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Merkheda?

The nearest town listed for Merkheda is Bhokardan, about 15 km away.

How far is Merkheda from the district headquarters?

Merkheda is about 35 km from Jalna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Merkheda from the sub-district headquarters?

Merkheda is about 15 km from Bhokardan, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Merkheda?

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

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

For Merkheda, net sown area is 118.85 hectares and irrigated land is 117.25 hectares.

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

The page shows 10 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merkheda. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Merkheda.

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.