Merkee

Block / Tehsil Balod
District Durg
State Chhattisgarh

About Merkee

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Merkee village is 443160. Merkee village is located in Balod tehsil of Durg district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Balod (tehsildar office) and 62km away from district headquarter Durg. As per 2009 stats, Orma is the gram panchayat of Merkee village.

The total geographical area of village is 167.82 hectares. Merkee has a total population of 691 peoples, out of which male population is 352 while female population is 339. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 963 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of merkee village is 75.54% out of which 82.67% males and 68.14% females are literate. There are about 143 houses in merkee village. Pincode of merkee village locality is 491226.

Balod is nearest town to merkee village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 3km away.

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Population of Merkee

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 691 352 339
Literate Population 522 291 231
Illiterate Population 169 61 108

Connectivity of Merkee

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

Nearby Villages of Merkee

Frequently Asked Questions about Merkee

Where is Merkee located?

Merkee village is situated in Balod Tehsil, within the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Merkee?

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

What is the pincode of Merkee?

The pincode of Merkee is 491226, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Merkee is 691, with 352 males and 339 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Merkee village has a total of 143 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merkee is 75.54%. The male literacy rate is 82.67%, while the female literacy rate is 68.14%.