Indian Village Directory

Merdamal Village

Merdamal is an inhabited village in Bhairabsingipur Tahasil of Koraput district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 428344, the Census 2011 record lists 511 people in 142 households and the reported area is 401 hectares. The local references include Ranaspur Gram Panchayat, Boriguma CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kotpad at about 17 km.

In short:

Merdamal is a village in Bhairabsingipur Tahasil, Koraput district, Odisha, India. The available record shows Census village code 428344 and 511 people in 142 households.

Village Code428344
Population511
Households142
Area401 hectares
Nearest TownKotpad

Detailed village profile

Merdamal at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 511 people, 401 hectares of reported area and Kotpad as the nearest town reference for Merdamal, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Odisha
District Koraput
Tahasil Bhairabsingipur
CD Block Boriguma
Gram Panchayat Ranaspur
  • Merdamal falls under Bhairabsingipur Tahasil in Koraput district, Odisha.
  • The Census village code is 428344.
  • The record lists 511 people living in 142 households.
  • The reported village area is 401 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kotpad.
  • 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
Merdamal
Census Village Code
428344
State
Odisha
State Census Code
21
District
Koraput
District Census Code
398
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhairabsingipur
Sub-district Census Code
03201
CD Block
Boriguma
Gram Panchayat
Ranaspur
Households
142
Population
511
Male Population
255
Female Population
256
Sex Ratio
1,003.92
Area
401 hectares
Area
4.01 sq km
Nearest Town
Kotpad
Nearest Town Distance
17 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
764057
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 127.43 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 3.6 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 40.12% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 45.99% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Merdamal in the official administrative record. Census village code 428344, Ranaspur Gram Panchayat and Boriguma CD Block.

State Census Code
21
District Census Code
398
Sub-district Census Code
03201
Village Census Code
428344
CD Block Code
0295
Gram Panchayat Code
29
CD Block Name
Boriguma
Gram Panchayat Name
Ranaspur

Location and Distance

Kotpad is the nearest town listed for Merdamal, about 17 km away. Koraput is listed as the district headquarters at about 66 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhairabsingipur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
22 km
District Headquarter
Koraput
Distance from District Headquarter
66 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Kotpad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
17 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Kotpad
Distance within State/UT
17 km
Nearest Town
Kotpad
Distance from Nearest Town
17 km
Total Geographical Area
401 hectares
Area
4.01 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 511 people in 142 households, with 255 male residents and 256 female residents. The average household size is 3.6, and SC share is 40.12% and ST share is 45.99% for Merdamal. Population density works out to about 127.43 people per sq km.

Total Households
142
Total Population
511
Male Population
255
Female Population
256
Sex Ratio
1,003.92
Average Household Size
3.6
SC Population
205
SC Male Population
104
SC Female Population
101
SC Population Share
40.12
ST Population
235
ST Male Population
118
ST Female Population
117
ST Population Share
45.99
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Merdamal 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 Merdamal 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
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
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.75 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Merdamal 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
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Merdamal 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Merdamal is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 18 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
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Merdamal show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Sugarcane and net sown area is 171.5 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Sugarcane
Forest Area In Hectares
69.61 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
28.08
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
72.98 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
23.45 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
9.91 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
17.05 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
3.67 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
171.5
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
171.5 hectares

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 Merdamal

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, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 764057 Koraput Bhairabsingipur Kumuli Bhairabsingipur Kumuli, Koraput, Odisha, 764057

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 Merdamal village located?

Merdamal is in Bhairabsingipur Tahasil of Koraput district in Odisha, India.

Which district is Merdamal village in?

Merdamal village is in Koraput district.

Which state is Merdamal village in?

Merdamal village is in Odisha.

Which tahasil is Merdamal under?

Merdamal comes under Bhairabsingipur Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Merdamal?

The Census village code of Merdamal is 428344.

Which Gram Panchayat is Merdamal under?

Merdamal is listed under Ranaspur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Boriguma.

What is the population of Merdamal village?

The village record lists 511 people and 142 households for Merdamal.

How many households are in Merdamal village?

The village record lists 142 households for Merdamal.

What is the male and female population of Merdamal?

The record lists 255 male residents and 256 female residents for Merdamal.

What is the sex ratio of Merdamal village?

The sex ratio of Merdamal is 1,003.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Merdamal village?

The reported geographical area of Merdamal is 401 hectares.

What is the population density of Merdamal village?

The approximate population density of Merdamal is 127.43 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Merdamal?

The nearest town listed for Merdamal is Kotpad, about 17 km away.

How far is Merdamal from the district headquarters?

Merdamal is about 66 km from Koraput, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Merdamal from the sub-district headquarters?

Merdamal is about 22 km from Bhairabsingipur, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Merdamal?

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

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

For Merdamal, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Sugarcane and net sown area is 171.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merdamal. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

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.