Merahi - Hasanpura, Siwan

Merahi is a village situated in the Hasanpura subdivision of Siwan district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanpura and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Siwan. Pakari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merahi is 232578. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.8 hectares and falls under the 841240 pincode. Siwan is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Merahi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Daraundha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Siwan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Merahi

As per Census 2011, Merahi village has a total population of 1,829 people, consisting of 819 males and 1,010 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,233 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,153 literate and 676 illiterate residents. Additionally, 208 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Merahi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Merahi

Merahi 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 Merahi

Merahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Duraundha Jn, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siwan to Merahi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merahi

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

Health Facilities in Merahi

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

FAQs about Merahi