Merhwan

Block / Subdivision Karai Parsurai
District Nalanda
State Bihar

About Merhwan

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Merhwan village is 244146. Merhwan village is located in Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district in Bihar, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Karai Parsurai (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Biharsharif. As per 2009 stats, Makhdumpur is the gram panchayat of Merhwan village.

The total geographical area of village is 167 hectares. Merhwan has a total population of 1,601 peoples, out of which male population is 833 while female population is 768. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 921 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of merhwan village is 37.85% out of which 49.70% males and 25.00% females are literate. There are about 260 houses in merhwan village.

Hilsa is nearest town to merhwan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Merhwan

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,601 833 768
Literate Population 606 414 192
Illiterate Population 995 419 576

Connectivity of Merhwan

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merhwan

Where is Merhwan located?

Merhwan village is situated in Karai Parsurai Subdivision, within the Nalanda district of Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Merhwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Merhwan is Makhdumpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Merhwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Merhwan is 1,601, with 833 males and 768 females.

How many households are there in Merhwan as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Merhwan village has a total of 260 households.

What is the literacy rate in Merhwan as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merhwan is 37.85%. The male literacy rate is 49.70%, while the female literacy rate is 25.00%.