Where is Merwa village located?
Merwa is in Pokaran Tehsil of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merwa Village
Merwa is an inhabited village in Pokaran Tehsil of Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Its Census village code is 086338, the Census 2011 record lists 498 people in 63 households and the reported area is 421 hectares. The local references include Sankra CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pokaran at about 28 km.
Merwa is a village in Pokaran Tehsil, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India. The available record shows Census village code 086338 and 498 people in 63 households.
Village Code086338
Population498
Households63
Area421 hectares
Nearest TownPokaran
Detailed village profile
Merwa at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 498 people, 421 hectares of reported area and Pokaran as the nearest town reference for Merwa, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merwa falls under Pokaran Tehsil in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
- The Census village code is 086338.
- The record lists 498 people living in 63 households.
- The reported village area is 421 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Pokaran.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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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 Village Facts
- Village
- Merwa
- Census Village Code
- 086338
- State
- Rajasthan
- State Census Code
- 08
- District
- Jaisalmer
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Pokaran
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00575
- CD Block
- Sankra
- Households
- 63
- Population
- 498
- Male Population
- 261
- Female Population
- 237
- Sex Ratio
- 908.05
- Area
- 421 hectares
- Area
- 4.21 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Pokaran
- Nearest Town Distance
- 28 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 345021
- 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
118.29 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
7.9 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
56.02%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merwa in the official administrative record. Census village code 086338 and Sankra CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 08
- District Census Code
- 114
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00575
- Village Census Code
- 086338
- CD Block Code
- 0122
- CD Block Name
- Sankra
Location and Distance
Pokaran is the nearest town listed for Merwa, about 28 km away. Jaisalmer is listed as the district headquarters at about 138 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Pokaran
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 28 km
- District Headquarter
- Jaisalmer
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 138 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Pokaran
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 28 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Rajasthan
- Nearest Town
- Pokaran
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 28 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 421 hectares
- Area
- 4.21 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 498 people in 63 households, with 261 male residents and 237 female residents. The average household size is 7.9, and SC share is 56.02% and ST share is 0% for Merwa. Population density works out to about 118.29 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 63
- Total Population
- 498
- Male Population
- 261
- Female Population
- 237
- Sex Ratio
- 908.05
- Average Household Size
- 7.9
- SC Population
- 279
- SC Male Population
- 149
- SC Female Population
- 130
- SC Population Share
- 56.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merwa include tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Spring
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Closed Drainage
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Water bodies
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
- 134 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merwa include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merwa include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. 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
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merwa is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 22 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
- 20 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 22 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merwa show that reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Mung and net sown area is 123 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Bajara
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Guar
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Mung
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 10.0
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 4 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 36 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 48 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 66 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 123.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 123 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Others
- Available
- 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.
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.
Search on Google Maps Search on OpenStreetMapBank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merwa
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
- 25
- 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 | 56% |
| CRM | 10 | 40% |
| E-Lobby | 1 | 4% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 12 | 48% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 5 | 20% |
| Bank of Baroda | 3 | 12% |
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | 1 | 4% |
| Indusind Bank Ltd | 1 | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Small Finance Bank Limited | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Jodhpur Road Falsund Choraha, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345021 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Jodhpur Road, Rajasthan Opp Bus Stand, Pokhran, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345021 |
| Indusind Bank Ltd | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Near Pwd Office, Pokhran, District Jaisalmer Ground Floor, Khasra No-936/532, Bhawani Palace, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345… |
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Pokaran, Jaiselmer-345021 Jai Narayan Vyas Circle, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345021 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Pokaran Vyas Circle, Pokaran, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345021 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Pokaran in Front of Nagar Palika Pokaran Distt. Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345021 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Pokaran Prem Nagar, Railway Station Road, Pokaran, Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345021 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 345021 | Jaisalmer | Pokaran | Pokaran (M) | Jaisalmer Rajendra Vyas, Hotel Sri Sai Palace, Opp Rsrtc Bus, Stand, Near Bob, Pokran 345021, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, 345… |
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 Merwa village in?
Merwa village is in Jaisalmer district.
Which state is Merwa village in?
Merwa village is in Rajasthan.
Which tehsil is Merwa under?
Merwa comes under Pokaran Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merwa?
The Census village code of Merwa is 086338.
What is the population of Merwa village?
The village record lists 498 people and 63 households for Merwa.
How many households are in Merwa village?
The village record lists 63 households for Merwa.
What is the male and female population of Merwa?
The record lists 261 male residents and 237 female residents for Merwa.
What is the sex ratio of Merwa village?
The sex ratio of Merwa is 908.05 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merwa village?
The reported geographical area of Merwa is 421 hectares.
What is the population density of Merwa village?
The approximate population density of Merwa is 118.29 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merwa?
The nearest town listed for Merwa is Pokaran, about 28 km away.
How far is Merwa from the district headquarters?
Merwa is about 138 km from Jaisalmer, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merwa from the sub-district headquarters?
Merwa is about 28 km from Pokaran, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merwa?
For Merwa, reported agricultural commodities include Bajara, Guar and Mung and net sown area is 123 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merwa?
The page shows 25 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merwa. These records include 8 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 Merwa.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
The village record lists drinking water facilities as 0 for Merwa.