Merve

Block / Taluka Alur
District Hassan
State Karnataka

About Merve

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Merve village is 616466. Merve village is located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Kunduru is the gram panchayat of Merve village.

The total geographical area of village is 181.85 hectares. Merve has a total population of 237 peoples, out of which male population is 119 while female population is 118. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 991 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of merve village is 59.92% out of which 65.55% males and 54.24% females are literate. There are about 56 houses in merve village. Pincode of merve village locality is 573128.

When it comes to administration, Merve 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, Merve village comes under Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hassan Lok Sabha constituency. Alur is nearest town to merve village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

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Population of Merve

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 237 119 118
Children (0-6) 28 13 15
Scheduled Castes (SC) 43 21 22
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 142 78 64
Illiterate Population 95 41 54

Connectivity of Merve

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Merve

Frequently Asked Questions about Merve

Where is Merve located?

Merve village is situated in Alur Taluka, within the Hassan district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Merve?

The Gram Panchayat of Merve is Kunduru (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Merve?

The pincode of Merve is 573128, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Merve as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Merve is 237, with 119 males and 118 females.

How many households are there in Merve as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Merve village has a total of 56 households.

What is the literacy rate in Merve as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merve is 59.92%. The male literacy rate is 65.55%, while the female literacy rate is 54.24%.