Where is Merghara village located?
Merghara is in Dharamgarh Tahasil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merghara Village
Merghara is an inhabited village in Dharamgarh Tahasil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 423946, the Census 2011 record lists 1,135 people in 282 households and the reported area is 390 hectares. The local references include Brahamanchhendia Gram Panchayat, Dharamgarh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Junagarh at about 5 km.
Village Code423946
Population1,135
Households282
Area390 hectares
Nearest TownJunagarh
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merghara
- Census Village Code
- 423946
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Kalahandi
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Dharamgarh
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03168
- CD Block
- Dharamgarh
- Gram Panchayat
- Brahamanchhendia
- Households
- 282
- Population
- 1,135
- Male Population
- 591
- Female Population
- 544
- Sex Ratio
- 920.47
- Area
- 390 hectares
- Area
- 3.9 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Junagarh
- Nearest Town Distance
- 5 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 766015
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merghara at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,135 people, 390 hectares of reported area and Junagarh as the nearest town reference for Merghara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merghara falls under Dharamgarh Tahasil in Kalahandi district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 423946.
- The record lists 1,135 people living in 282 households.
- The reported village area is 390 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Junagarh.
- 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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- 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.
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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 Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density291.03 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.02 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share14.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share24.41%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64.2%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merghara in the official administrative record. Census village code 423946, Brahamanchhendia Gram Panchayat and Dharamgarh CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 395
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03168
- Village Census Code
- 423946
- CD Block Code
- 0261
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 5
- CD Block Name
- Dharamgarh
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Brahamanchhendia
Location and Distance
Junagarh is the nearest town listed for Merghara, about 5 km away. Bhawanipatna is listed as the district headquarters at about 51 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Dharamgarh
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 3 km
- District Headquarter
- Bhawanipatna
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 51 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Junagarh
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 5 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Junagarh
- Distance within State/UT
- 5 km
- Nearest Town
- Junagarh
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 5 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 390 hectares
- Area
- 3.9 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,135 people in 282 households, with 591 male residents and 544 female residents. The average household size is 4.02, and SC share is 14.27% and ST share is 24.41% for Merghara. Population density works out to about 291.03 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 282
- Total Population
- 1,135
- Male Population
- 591
- Female Population
- 544
- Sex Ratio
- 920.47
- Average Household Size
- 4.02
- SC Population
- 162
- SC Male Population
- 91
- SC Female Population
- 71
- SC Population Share
- 14.27
- ST Population
- 277
- ST Male Population
- 145
- ST Female Population
- 132
- ST Population Share
- 24.41
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merghara 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 Merghara include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- 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
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- No Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merghara include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Sub Post Office
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merghara include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Sports Field
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merghara 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 Merghara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 390 hectares and irrigated land is 250.25 hectares (64.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 390.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 139.75 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 250.25
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 250.25 hectares
Map and Location
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merghara
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.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- Within 5 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 20
- Banks in Matched Records
- 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 14 | 70% |
| CRM | 6 | 30% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 11 | 55% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 2 | 10% |
| Bank of Baroda | 2 | 10% |
| Dcb Bank Limited | 1 | 5% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 1 | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh Ground Floor, Near Sub-Collector Office, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | In Front of Sub-Registrar Officeice Dharamgarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| Dcb Bank Limited | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | College Road, Ground Floor, Plot No.70 and 71, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh, Dist. Kalahandi, Odisha - 766015 Hdfc Bank Ltd, Ground Floor, Opp. Block Office, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| Indian Overseas Bank | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh Branch Main Road, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | Sbi, Dharamgarh Bazar Branch Dharamgarh Market, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh Iocl Petrol Pump, Dharamgarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 766015 | Kalahandi | Dharamgarh | Dharamgarh | College Road Near Panchayat College, Dharamgarh, Kalahandi, Odisha, 766015 |
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 Merghara village in?
Merghara village is in Kalahandi district.
Which state is Merghara village in?
Merghara village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Merghara under?
Merghara comes under Dharamgarh Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merghara?
The Census village code of Merghara is 423946.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merghara under?
Merghara is listed under Brahamanchhendia Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Dharamgarh.
What is the population of Merghara village?
The village record lists 1,135 people and 282 households for Merghara.
How many households are in Merghara village?
The village record lists 282 households for Merghara.
What is the male and female population of Merghara?
The record lists 591 male residents and 544 female residents for Merghara.
What is the sex ratio of Merghara village?
The sex ratio of Merghara is 920.47 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merghara village?
The reported geographical area of Merghara is 390 hectares.
What is the population density of Merghara village?
The approximate population density of Merghara is 291.03 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merghara?
The nearest town listed for Merghara is Junagarh, about 5 km away.
How far is Merghara from the district headquarters?
Merghara is about 51 km from Bhawanipatna, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merghara from the sub-district headquarters?
Merghara is about 3 km from Dharamgarh, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merghara?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merghara.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merghara?
For Merghara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 390 hectares and irrigated land is 250.25 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merghara?
The page shows 20 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merghara. These records include 8 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.