Meral - Barwadih, Latehar
Meral is a village situated in the Barwadih subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Barwadih and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Latehar. Lat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meral village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meral is 367008. The village covers a total geographical area of 39.39 hectares and falls under the 829204 pincode. Medininagar Nagar is the nearest town.
Meral village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manika Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Meral
According to the 2011 Census, Meral village had a total population of 212 people, including 101 males and 111 females, living in 35 households. The sex ratio was 1,099 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.83%, with male literacy at 55.00% and female literacy at 32.93%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 212 | 101 | 111 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 21 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 212 | 101 | 111 |
| Literate Population | 71 | 44 | 27 |
| Illiterate Population | 141 | 57 | 84 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Saidup | North-West | 3.83 km |
| Tongari | South-East | 4.12 km |
| Harinamar | North-East | 4.28 km |
| Barkheta | South | 4.47 km |
| Baridohar | North | 4.90 km |
| Lat | South | 5.19 km |
| Juruhar | North-East | 5.19 km |
| Bari Chatan | North | 5.20 km |
| Gasedag | South-West | 5.63 km |
| Jargarh | North-West | 5.66 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Meral
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Meral. The nearest railway station is Chhipadohar, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Meral is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. 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 | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
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) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Meral
Where is Meral located?
Meral village is located in Barwadih Subdivision, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meral?
The Gram Panchayat of Meral is Lat.
What is the pincode of Meral?
The pincode of Meral is 829204.
What is the population of Meral?
Meral had a total population of 212, including 101 males and 111 females.
How many households are there in Meral?
Meral had 35 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meral?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meral was 43.83%. Male literacy was 55.00% and female literacy was 32.93%.