Meriema Village Overview
Meriema is a village in Chiephobozou tehsil of Kohima district, Nagaland. It lies about 21 km from Chiephobozou tehsil headquarters and around 5 km from Kohima district headquarters.
The sections below provide essential information about Meriema village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Meriema is 268238. Kohima is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Location Map of Meriema
Population & Demographics of Meriema
This section provides population and demographic details of Meriema village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,233 | 576 | 657 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 178 | 80 | 98 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1,212 | 564 | 648 |
| Literate Population | 860 | 443 | 417 |
| Illiterate Population | 373 | 133 | 240 |
Key population details of Meriema village are given below:
- Meriema village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,233, including approximately 576 males and 657 females, with a sex ratio of 1140 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,212 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Meriema village is good, with a literacy rate of about 69.75%.
- There are around 239 households in Meriema village.
Transport & Connectivity of Meriema
Transport facilities help residents of Meriema village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Meriema
The following villages are located close to Meriema and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meriema
- Where is Meriema located?
- Meriema village is located in Chiephobozou Circle, Kohima district, Nagaland, India.
- What is the pincode of Meriema?
- The pincode of Meriema is 797004.
- What is the population of Meriema?
- Meriema has a total population of 1,233, including 576 males and 657 females.
- How many households are there in Meriema?
- There are 239 households in Meriema.
- What is the literacy rate in Meriema?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meriema is 69.75%. Male literacy is 76.91% and female literacy is 63.47%.