Merho

Merho is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Merho unique in its vibrant Gande-Giridih region. You’ll see Merho’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Merho

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Merho is 351807. The village spans a total geographical area of 197.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 815312. Giridih is nearest town to Merho village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Merho village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gandey Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kodarma Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Merho

Population of Merho

According to the 2011 Census, Merho has a total population of about 408, with approximately 203 males and 205 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 72 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 285. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.96%, with male literacy at about 70.44% and female literacy near 33.66%. There are around 80 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Merho's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Merho

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Merho. As per the 2011 stats, Merho had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Merho

Knowing the nearby villages of Merho helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Merho.

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