Where is Merala village located?
Merala is in Berinag Sub-district of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand, India.
Indian Village Directory
Merala Village
Merala is an inhabited village in Berinag Sub-district of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 049539, the Census 2011 record lists 322 people in 79 households and the reported area is 43.08 hectares. The local references include Sangor Gram Panchayat, Berinag CD Block and the nearest town reference is Didihat at about 67 km.
Village Code049539
Population322
Households79
Area43.08 hectares
Nearest TownDidihat
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Merala
- Census Village Code
- 049539
- State
- Uttarakhand
- State Census Code
- 05
- District
- Pithoragarh
- District Census Code
- 062
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Berinag
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00318
- CD Block
- Berinag
- Gram Panchayat
- Sangor
- Households
- 79
- Population
- 322
- Male Population
- 154
- Female Population
- 168
- Sex Ratio
- 1,090.91
- Area
- 43.08 hectares
- Area
- 0.43 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Didihat
- Nearest Town Distance
- 67 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 262533
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Merala at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 322 people, 43.08 hectares of reported area and Didihat as the nearest town reference for Merala, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Merala falls under Berinag Sub-district in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand.
- The Census village code is 049539.
- The record lists 322 people living in 79 households.
- The reported village area is 43.08 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Didihat.
- 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 Density747.45 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share72.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share16.4%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Merala in the official administrative record. Census village code 049539, Sangor Gram Panchayat and Berinag CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 05
- District Census Code
- 062
- Sub-district Census Code
- 00318
- Village Census Code
- 049539
- CD Block Code
- 0053
- CD Block Name
- Berinag
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Sangor
Location and Distance
Didihat is the nearest town listed for Merala, about 67 km away. Pithoragarh is listed as the district headquarters at about 75.5 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Berinag
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 25 km
- District Headquarter
- Pithoragarh
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 75.5 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Didihat
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 67 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Dehradun
- Distance within State/UT
- 424 km
- Nearest Town
- Didihat
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 67 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 43.08 hectares
- Area
- 0.43 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 322 people in 79 households, with 154 male residents and 168 female residents. The average household size is 4.08, and SC share is 72.05% and ST share is 0% for Merala. Population density works out to about 747.45 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 79
- Total Population
- 322
- Male Population
- 154
- Female Population
- 168
- Sex Ratio
- 1,090.91
- Average Household Size
- 4.08
- SC Population
- 232
- SC Male Population
- 123
- SC Female Population
- 109
- SC Population Share
- 72.05
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Merala 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 Merala include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
- 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
- 12.31 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Merala include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Mobile Phone Coverage
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Merala include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. 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
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Merala is reported as 14 hours per day in summer and 12 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
- 14 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Merala show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 6.28 hectares and irrigated land is 1.03 hectares (16.4% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Wheat
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Ragi
- Forest Area In Hectares
- 2.17 hectares
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 1.96
- Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
- 0.09 hectares
- Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
- 5.7 hectares
- Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
- 11.6 hectares
- Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 2.17 hectares
- Current Fallows Area In Hectares
- 0.8 hectares
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 6.28
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 5.25 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 1.03
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 1.03 hectares
Other Available Details
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- Others
- Available
- Others Functions All Year
- Available
- Others Functions in Summer
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Merala
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
- 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 | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 100% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 262533 | Pithoragarh | Berinag | Pankhu (Dhasauli)r.f. | Uttarakhand Berinery, Pankhoo, Teh.didihat, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, 262533 |
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 Merala village in?
Merala village is in Pithoragarh district.
Which state is Merala village in?
Merala village is in Uttarakhand.
Which sub-district is Merala under?
Merala comes under Berinag Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Merala?
The Census village code of Merala is 049539.
Which Gram Panchayat is Merala under?
Merala is listed under SANGOR Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Berinag.
What is the population of Merala village?
The village record lists 322 people and 79 households for Merala.
How many households are in Merala village?
The village record lists 79 households for Merala.
What is the male and female population of Merala?
The record lists 154 male residents and 168 female residents for Merala.
What is the sex ratio of Merala village?
The sex ratio of Merala is 1,090.91 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Merala village?
The reported geographical area of Merala is 43.08 hectares.
What is the population density of Merala village?
The approximate population density of Merala is 747.45 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Merala?
The nearest town listed for Merala is Didihat, about 67 km away.
How far is Merala from the district headquarters?
Merala is about 75.5 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Merala from the sub-district headquarters?
Merala is about 25 km from Berinag, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Merala?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Merala.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Merala?
For Merala, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Wheat and Ragi, net sown area is 6.28 hectares and irrigated land is 1.03 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Merala?
The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Merala. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.