Meherma

Meherma is a Town and Subdivision in Godda District of Jharkhand. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Meherma Block (CD) is 02555. The total area of Meherma Subdivision is 125 km². Meherma has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Meherma Subdivision

Meherma Subdivision has a total of 200 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Meherma Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Meherma Subdivision

The population profile of Meherma Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Meherma Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 1,46,325 people. Includes nearly 76,588 males and 69,737 females. Rural population is about 1,46,325 people.
• There are around 28,822 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 14,704 boys and 14,118 girls.
• Literate population is about 65,788 people. Non-literate population is around 80,537 people.
• There are nearly 27,523 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Meherma Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Meherma Subdivision is approximately 22,253 people, including 11,611 males and 10,642 females. Around 22,253 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Meherma Subdivision is about 13,451 people, including 6,797 males and 6,654 females. Around 13,451 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 1,170 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,170 people per sq. km.