Merve - Alur, Hassan

Merve is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kunduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merve is 616466. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.85 hectares and falls under the 573128 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Merve village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Merve

According to the 2011 Census, Merve village had a total population of 237 people, including 119 males and 118 females, living in 56 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.94%, with male literacy at 73.58% and female literacy at 62.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Merve

Merve 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Merve

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Merve. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Merve is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Merve is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merve

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Merve village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Merve

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Merve village are given below:

FAQs about Merve