Mer

Mer is a village located in Namsing circle of East Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Namsing (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Pasighat.

Mer has its own place in the vibrant East Siang region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Mer

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mer is 263927. The village spans a total geographical area of 2450 hectares. Pasighat is nearest town to Mer village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 62km away.

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Population of Mer

Below is a concise population overview of Mer as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 776 391 385
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 208 98 110
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 763 383 380
Literate Population 310 221 89
Illiterate Population 466 170 296

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Mer village:

  • The total population of Mer village is around 776, including approximately 391 males and 385 females, with a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 208 children aged 0–6 years in Mer village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Mer village has 763 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Mer village is about 39.95%, with male literacy at 56.52% and female literacy at 23.12%.
  • There are around 120 households in Mer village.

Connectivity of Mer

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mer. As per the 2011 stats, Mer had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Mer

Knowing the nearby villages of Mer helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mer.

New Borguli Seram Kongkul Namsing Gadum Jido Pokbir Monge Kuging Darging Dobolote Moter Rene Parle Badange Nyonggu Poyang L Camp

Frequently Asked Questions about Mer

Where is Mer located?
Mer village is situated in Namsing Circle, within the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
What is the population of Mer as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mer is 776, with 391 males and 385 females.
How many households are there in Mer as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Mer village has a total of 120 households.
What is the literacy rate in Mer as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mer is 39.95%. The male literacy rate is 56.52%, while the female literacy rate is 23.12%.