Merho

Block / Subdivision Gande
District Giridih
State Jharkhand

About Merho

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Merho village is 351807. Merho village is located in Gande subdivision of Giridih district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Gande (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Giridih. As per 2009 stats, Dasdih is the gram panchayat of Merho village.

The total geographical area of village is 197.27 hectares. Merho has a total population of 408 peoples, out of which male population is 203 while female population is 205. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1009 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of merho village is 51.96% out of which 70.44% males and 33.66% females are literate. There are about 80 houses in merho village. Pincode of merho village locality is 815312.

When it comes to administration, Merho village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Merho village comes under Gandey Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency. Giridih is nearest town to merho village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Merho

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 408 203 205
Literate Population 212 143 69
Illiterate Population 196 60 136

Connectivity of Merho

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Merho

Frequently Asked Questions about Merho

Where is Merho located?

Merho village is situated in Gande Subdivision, within the Giridih district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Merho?

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

What is the pincode of Merho?

The pincode of Merho is 815312, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Merho is 408, with 203 males and 205 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Merho village has a total of 80 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merho is 51.96%. The male literacy rate is 70.44%, while the female literacy rate is 33.66%.