Meral
About Meral
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Meral village is 365873. Meral village is located in Patan subdivision of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Patan (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Medininagar (daltonganj). As per 2009 stats, Meral village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 551 hectares. Meral has a total population of 3,291 peoples, out of which male population is 1,738 while female population is 1,553. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 893 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of meral village is 60.35% out of which 70.31% males and 49.20% females are literate. There are about 557 houses in meral village. Pincode of meral village locality is 822123.
Patan 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 | 3,291 | 1,738 | 1,553 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 532 | 282 | 250 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 364 | 198 | 166 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,554 | 836 | 718 |
| Literate Population | 1,986 | 1,222 | 764 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,305 | 516 | 789 |
Connectivity of Meral
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meral
Where is Meral located?
Meral village is situated in Patan Subdivision, within the Palamu district of Jharkhand, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Meral?
Meral serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Meral?
The pincode of Meral is 822123, 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 3,291, with 1,738 males and 1,553 females.
How many households are there in Meral as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Meral village has a total of 557 households.
What is the literacy rate in Meral as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Meral is 60.35%. The male literacy rate is 70.31%, while the female literacy rate is 49.20%.