Merve

Merve is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Merve unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Merve’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Merve

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Merve is 616466. The village spans a total geographical area of 181.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573128. Alur is nearest town to Merve village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Merve village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Merve

Population of Merve

According to the 2011 Census, Merve has a total population of about 237, with approximately 119 males and 118 females. The sex ratio is around 991 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 28 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 43 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.92%, with male literacy at about 65.55% and female literacy near 54.24%. There are around 56 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Merve's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Merve

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Merve. As per the 2011 stats, Merve had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Merve

Knowing the nearby villages of Merve helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Merve.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merve