Meral
About Meral
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meral village is 367512. Meral village is located in Herhanj subdivision of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Herhanj. Herhanj is the sub-district headquarter of Meral village. As per 2009 stats, Herhenj is the gram panchayat of Meral village.
The total geographical area of village is 615 hectares. Meral has a total population of 357 peoples, out of which male population is 164 while female population is 193. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1176 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meral village is 38.94% out of which 56.71% males and 23.83% females are literate. There are about 53 houses in meral village. Pincode of meral village locality is 822126.
When it comes to administration, Meral 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, Meral village comes under Latehar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Chatra Lok Sabha constituency. Herhanj is nearest town to meral village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Meral
The population details of Meral cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 357 | 164 | 193 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 80 | 32 | 48 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 265 | 119 | 146 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 82 | 40 | 42 |
| Literate Population | 139 | 93 | 46 |
| Illiterate Population | 218 | 71 | 147 |
Connectivity of Meral
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meral
Where is Meral located?
Meral village is situated in Herhanj Subdivision, within the Latehar district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meral?
The Gram Panchayat of Meral is Herhenj (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Meral?
The pincode of Meral is 822126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Meral as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Meral is 357, with 164 males and 193 females.
How many households are there in Meral as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meral village has a total of 53 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meral as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meral is 38.94%. The male literacy rate is 56.71%, while the female literacy rate is 23.83%.