Merama - Mohana, Gajapati

Merama is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 116 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Merapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merama is 413772. The village covers a total geographical area of 217 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Merama village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mohana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Berhampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Merama

As per Census 2011, Merama village has a total population of 180 people, consisting of 82 males and 98 females. The village has 47 households and a sex ratio of 1,195 females per 1,000 males. There are 46 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 44 literate and 136 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Merama are given below:

Nearby Villages of Merama

Merama 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 Merama

Merama is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Merama is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Merama is about 116 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merama

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

Health Facilities in Merama

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

FAQs about Merama