Where is Merakani village located?
Merakani is in Tentulikhunti Tahasil of Nabarangapur district in Odisha, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merakani Village
Merakani is an inhabited village in Tentulikhunti Tahasil of Nabarangapur district, Odisha. Its Census village code is 428005, the Census 2011 record lists 149 people in 42 households and the reported area is 191 hectares. The local references include Tentuli Khunti Gram Panchayat, Tentulikhunti CD Block and the nearest town reference is Nabarangapur at about 38 km.
Village Code428005
Population149
Households42
Area191 hectares
Nearest TownNabarangapur
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merakani
- Census Village Code
- 428005
- State
- Odisha
- State Census Code
- 21
- District
- Nabarangapur
- District Census Code
- 397
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Tentulikhunti
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03197
- CD Block
- Tentulikhunti
- Gram Panchayat
- Tentuli Khunti
- Households
- 42
- Population
- 149
- Male Population
- 68
- Female Population
- 81
- Sex Ratio
- 1,191.18
- Area
- 191 hectares
- Area
- 1.91 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Nabarangapur
- Nearest Town Distance
- 38 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 764070
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merakani at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 149 people, 191 hectares of reported area and Nabarangapur as the nearest town reference for Merakani, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
StateOdisha
DistrictNabarangapur
TahasilTentulikhunti
CD BlockTentulikhunti
Gram PanchayatTentuli Khunti
- Merakani falls under Tentulikhunti Tahasil in Nabarangapur district, Odisha.
- The Census village code is 428005.
- The record lists 149 people living in 42 households.
- The reported village area is 191 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Nabarangapur.
- 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
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density78.01 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size3.55 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merakani in the official administrative record. Census village code 428005, Tentuli Khunti Gram Panchayat and Tentulikhunti CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 21
- District Census Code
- 397
- Sub-district Census Code
- 03197
- Village Census Code
- 428005
- CD Block Code
- 0293
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 11
- CD Block Name
- Tentulikhunti
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Tentuli Khunti
Location and Distance
Nabarangapur is the nearest town listed for Merakani, about 38 km away. Nabarangapur is listed as the district headquarters at about 30 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Tentulikhunti
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Nabarangapur
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 30 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Nabarangapur
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 38 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Nabarangapur
- Distance within State/UT
- 38 km
- Nearest Town
- Nabarangapur
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 38 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 191 hectares
- Area
- 1.91 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 149 people in 42 households, with 68 male residents and 81 female residents. The average household size is 3.55, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 100% for Merakani. Population density works out to about 78.01 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 42
- Total Population
- 149
- Male Population
- 68
- Female Population
- 81
- Sex Ratio
- 1,191.18
- Average Household Size
- 3.55
- ST Population
- 149
- ST Male Population
- 68
- ST Female Population
- 81
- ST Population Share
- 100
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merakani 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 Merakani 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.
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Spring Functions All Year
- Available
- Spring Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal 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
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merakani include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merakani include self-help groups and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merakani show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Ragi and net sown area is 4.57 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Maize
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 0.28
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 186.15 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 4.57
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 4.57 hectares
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Merakani village in?
Merakani village is in Nabarangapur district.
Which state is Merakani village in?
Merakani village is in Odisha.
Which tahasil is Merakani under?
Merakani comes under Tentulikhunti Tahasil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merakani?
The Census village code of Merakani is 428005.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merakani under?
Merakani is listed under Tentuli Khunti Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tentulikhunti.
What is the population of Merakani village?
The village record lists 149 people and 42 households for Merakani.
How many households are in Merakani village?
The village record lists 42 households for Merakani.
What is the male and female population of Merakani?
The record lists 68 male residents and 81 female residents for Merakani.
What is the sex ratio of Merakani village?
The sex ratio of Merakani is 1,191.18 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merakani village?
The reported geographical area of Merakani is 191 hectares.
What is the population density of Merakani village?
The approximate population density of Merakani is 78.01 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merakani?
The nearest town listed for Merakani is Nabarangapur, about 38 km away.
How far is Merakani from the district headquarters?
Merakani is about 30 km from Nabarangapur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merakani from the sub-district headquarters?
Merakani is about 5 km from Tentulikhunti, the tahasil headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merakani?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merakani.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merakani?
For Merakani, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Maize and Ragi and net sown area is 4.57 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Merakani.