Indian Village Directory

Meriema Village

Meriema is an inhabited village in Chiephobozou Sub-district of Kohima district, Nagaland. Its Census village code is 268238 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,233 people in 239 households. The local references include Chiephobozou CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kohima at about 5 km.

In short:

Meriema is a village in Chiephobozou Sub-district, Kohima district, Nagaland, India. The available record shows Census village code 268238 and 1,233 people in 239 households.

Village Code268238
Population1,233
Households239
Nearest TownKohima

Detailed village profile

Meriema at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,233 people and Kohima as the nearest town reference for Meriema, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Nagaland
District Kohima
Sub-district Chiephobozou
CD Block Chiephobozou
  • Meriema falls under Chiephobozou Sub-district in Kohima district, Nagaland.
  • The Census village code is 268238.
  • The record lists 1,233 people living in 239 households.
  • Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kohima.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

Before You Use This Data

Vill keeps source limitations visible so the page is useful without overstating certainty.

  • Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
  • Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
  • The PIN code shown on this page comes from the village record. Please verify it with India Post before using it for postal, legal, banking or official address work.

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
Meriema
Census Village Code
268238
State
Nagaland
State Census Code
13
District
Kohima
District Census Code
270
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chiephobozou
Sub-district Census Code
01845
CD Block
Chiephobozou
Households
239
Population
1,233
Male Population
576
Female Population
657
Sex Ratio
1,140.62
Nearest Town
Kohima
Nearest Town Distance
5 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
797004
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.

Average Household Size 5.16 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 98.3% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Meriema in the official administrative record. Census village code 268238 and Chiephobozou CD Block.

State Census Code
13
District Census Code
270
Sub-district Census Code
01845
Village Census Code
268238
CD Block Code
0047
CD Block Name
Chiephobozou

Location and Distance

Kohima is the nearest town listed for Meriema, about 5 km away. Kohima is listed as the district headquarters at about 5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chiephobozou
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
21 km
District Headquarter
Kohima
Distance from District Headquarter
5 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kohima
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
5 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kohima
Distance within State/UT
5 km
Nearest Town
Kohima
Distance from Nearest Town
5 km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,233 people in 239 households, with 576 male residents and 657 female residents. The average household size is 5.16, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.3% for Meriema.

Total Households
239
Total Population
1,233
Male Population
576
Female Population
657
Sex Ratio
1,140.62
Average Household Size
5.16
ST Population
1,212
ST Male Population
564
ST Female Population
648
ST Population Share
98.3
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Meriema list 1 government primary school 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
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Meriema include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Covered Well
Available
Covered Well Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Meriema include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
National Highway
Available
State Highway
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
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 Meriema include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Weekly Haat
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Meriema is reported as 13 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
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Meriema show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Ginger. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities First
Traditional Shawls
Agricultural Commodities Second
Maize
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ginger

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.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Meriema

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
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
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 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Uco Bank 1 25%
Axis Bank Limited 1 25%

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 797004 Kohima Kohima Sadar Kohima (MC) Nagaland Nagaland Secretariat Complex, Nagaland State Secretariat, Kohima, Kohima, Nagaland, 797004
Axis Bank Limited CRM 797004 Kohima Kohima Sadar Kohima (MC) Dist- Kohima, PIN-797004, Nagaland Ground Floor, Pehzoucha Secretariat Road, Near Directorate of Technical Education, K…
Uco Bank ATM 797004 Kohima Kohima Sadar Kohima (MC) Nagaland Secretariat Road, P. O New Secretariat Merubotsa, Kohima, Kohima, Nagaland, 797004
State Bank of India ATM 797004 Kohima Kohima Sadar Kohima (MC) Secretariat Road Treasury Dept Office Secretariat, Kohima, Nagaland, 797004

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 Meriema village located?

Meriema is in Chiephobozou Sub-district of Kohima district in Nagaland, India.

Which district is Meriema village in?

Meriema village is in Kohima district.

Which state is Meriema village in?

Meriema village is in Nagaland.

Which sub-district is Meriema under?

Meriema comes under Chiephobozou Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Meriema?

The Census village code of Meriema is 268238.

What is the population of Meriema village?

The village record lists 1,233 people and 239 households for Meriema.

How many households are in Meriema village?

The village record lists 239 households for Meriema.

What is the male and female population of Meriema?

The record lists 576 male residents and 657 female residents for Meriema.

What is the sex ratio of Meriema village?

The sex ratio of Meriema is 1,140.62 females per 1000 males in the available record.

Is the area of Meriema village reported?

Area appears as 0 for Meriema, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.

What is the nearest town to Meriema?

The nearest town listed for Meriema is Kohima, about 5 km away.

How far is Meriema from the district headquarters?

Meriema is about 5 km from Kohima, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Meriema from the sub-district headquarters?

Meriema is about 21 km from Chiephobozou, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Meriema?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Meriema.

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

For Meriema, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Ginger.

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

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Meriema. These records include 3 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 Meriema.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks drinking water facilities as available in Meriema.

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.