Meral - Meral (Pipra Kalan), Garhwa
Meral is a village situated in the Meral (Pipra Kalan) subdivision of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Meral and around 11 km from the district headquarters in Garhwa. Meral(east) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meral village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meral is 347649. The village covers a total geographical area of 1276.97 hectares and falls under the 822133 pincode.
Meral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Population of Meral
As per Census 2011, Meral village has a total population of 11,908 people, consisting of 6,169 males and 5,739 females. The village has 2,220 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,061 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 6,487 literate and 5,421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,825 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 350 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Meral are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,908 | 6,169 | 5,739 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 2,061 | 1,044 | 1,017 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 2,825 | 1,477 | 1,348 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 350 | 169 | 181 |
| Literate Population | 6,487 | 3,961 | 2,526 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,421 | 2,208 | 3,213 |
Nearby Villages of Meral
Meral 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Lagma | South-East | 2.55 km |
| Kumbhi | North-East | 2.69 km |
| Gonda | West | 2.74 km |
| Lakhaea | South-West | 2.89 km |
| Potma | South-East | 3.33 km |
| Tenar | North-West | 4.20 km |
| Biktam | North-East | 4.56 km |
| Korwadih | South-East | 4.78 km |
| Jaharsarai | North | 5.61 km |
| Chiraunjiya | East | 5.85 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meral
Meral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Meralgram, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Garhwa to Meral is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Meral
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Meral village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Meral
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Meral village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Meral
Where is Meral located?
Meral village is located in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Subdivision, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meral?
The Gram Panchayat of Meral is Meral(east).
What is the pincode of Meral?
The pincode of Meral is 822133.
What is the population of Meral?
Meral has a total population of 11,908, including 6,169 males and 5,739 females.
How many households are there in Meral?
There are 2,220 households in Meral.
What is the literacy rate in Meral?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meral is 54.48%. Male literacy is 64.21% and female literacy is 44.01%.