Where is Merag village located?
Merag is in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merag Village
Merag is an inhabited village in Joshimath Sub-district of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040863, the Census 2011 record lists 451 people in 100 households and the reported area is 86.06 hectares. The local references include Merag Gram Panchayat, Joshimath CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joshimath at about 6 km.
Merag is a village in Joshimath Sub-district, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040863 and 451 people in 100 households.
Village Code040863
Population451
Households100
Area86.06 hectares
Nearest TownJoshimath
Detailed village profile
Merag at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 451 people, 86.06 hectares of reported area and Joshimath as the nearest town reference for Merag, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merag falls under Joshimath Sub-district in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 040863.
- The record lists 451 people living in 100 households.
- The reported village area is 86.06 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Joshimath.
- 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
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
- Merag
- Census Village Code
- 040863
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Chamoli
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Joshimath
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00284
- CD Block
- Joshimath
- Gram Panchayat
- Merag
- Households
- 100
- Population
- 451
- Male Population
- 231
- Female Population
- 220
- Sex Ratio
- 952.38
- Area
- 86.06 hectares
- Area
- 0.86 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Joshimath
- Nearest Town Distance
- 6 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 246472
- 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
524.05 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.51 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
16.63%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
29.49%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merag in the official administrative record. Census village code 040863, Merag Gram Panchayat and Joshimath CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 057
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00284
- Village Census Code
- 040863
- CD Block Code
- 0007
- CD Block Name
- Joshimath
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Merag
Location and Distance
Joshimath is the nearest town listed for Merag, about 6 km away. Gopeshwar is listed as the district headquarters at about 73 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Joshimath
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 6 km
- District Headquarter
- Gopeshwar
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 73 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Joshimath
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 6 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 292 km
- Nearest Town
- Joshimath
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 6 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 86.06 hectares
- Area
- 0.86 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 451 people in 100 households, with 231 male residents and 220 female residents. The average household size is 4.51, and SC share is 16.63% and ST share is 29.49% for Merag. Population density works out to about 524.05 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 100
- Total Population
- 451
- Male Population
- 231
- Female Population
- 220
- Sex Ratio
- 952.38
- Average Household Size
- 4.51
- SC Population
- 75
- SC Male Population
- 36
- SC Female Population
- 39
- SC Population Share
- 16.63
- ST Population
- 133
- ST Male Population
- 68
- ST Female Population
- 65
- ST Population Share
- 29.49
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merag list 1 government primary school and 1 private 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
- Private Primary School
- Available
- Private Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Merag include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merag include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- National Highway
- Available
- State Highway
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merag 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 Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merag is reported as 8 hours per day in summer and 10 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
- 8 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merag show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Potato and net sown area is 51.28 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Pules
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Potato
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 13.88 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 20.9 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 51.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 51.28 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.
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 Merag
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
- 5
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 3 | 60% |
| CRM | 2 | 40% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 4 | 80% |
| Punjab National Bank | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab National Bank | ATM | 246472 | Chamoli | Chamoli | Naurakh | Main Market, Pipalkoti Naurakh, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 246472 | Chamoli | Chamoli | Naurakh | Uttrakhand Pipalkoti, Chamoli Tehsil, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 246472 | Chamoli | Chamoli | Batula | Badrinath Marg Batula, Shop No. 2 Near Vinayak Hotel, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 246472 | Chamoli | Chamoli | Phali | Infront of Indian Oil Petrol Pump Pipalkoti Pipalkoti, Main Market Pipalkoti, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472 |
| State Bank of India | CRM | 246472 | Chamoli | Chamoli | Batula | Dist: Chamoli Batula, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, 246472 |
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 Merag village in?
Merag village is in Chamoli district.
Which state is Merag village in?
Merag village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Merag under?
Merag comes under Joshimath Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merag?
The Census village code of Merag is 040863.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merag under?
Merag is listed under MERAG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Joshimath.
What is the population of Merag village?
The village record lists 451 people and 100 households for Merag.
How many households are in Merag village?
The village record lists 100 households for Merag.
What is the male and female population of Merag?
The record lists 231 male residents and 220 female residents for Merag.
What is the sex ratio of Merag village?
The sex ratio of Merag is 952.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merag village?
The reported geographical area of Merag is 86.06 hectares.
What is the population density of Merag village?
The approximate population density of Merag is 524.05 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merag?
The nearest town listed for Merag is Joshimath, about 6 km away.
How far is Merag from the district headquarters?
Merag is about 73 km from Gopeshwar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merag from the sub-district headquarters?
Merag is about 6 km from Joshimath, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merag?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 private primary school for Merag.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merag?
For Merag, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pules and Potato and net sown area is 51.28 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merag?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merag. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.