Meregaon - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Meregaon is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Khalari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meregaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meregaon is 440693. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.32 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Meregaon

As per Census 2011, Meregaon village has a total population of 462 people, consisting of 236 males and 226 females. The village has 90 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 268 literate and 194 illiterate residents. Additionally, 322 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Meregaon

Meregaon 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 Meregaon

Meregaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Meregaon is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Meregaon is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meregaon

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

Health Facilities in Meregaon

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

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