Merhwan - Karai Parsurai, Nalanda

Merhwan is a village situated in the Karai Parsurai subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karai Parsurai and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Makhdumpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merhwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merhwan is 244146. The village covers a total geographical area of 167 hectares and falls under the 801304 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Merhwan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Merhwan

According to the 2011 Census, Merhwan village had a total population of 1,601 people, including 833 males and 768 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.80%, with male literacy at 61.98% and female literacy at 30.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Merhwan

Merhwan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Merhwan

Merhwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Diyawan Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Merhwan is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Merhwan is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merhwan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Merhwan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Merhwan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Merhwan village are given below:

FAQs about Merhwan