Merapali - Mohana, Gajapati

Merapali is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 117 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Merapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merapali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merapali is 413793. The village covers a total geographical area of 184 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Merapali 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 Merapali

As per Census 2011, Merapali village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 210 males and 190 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 271 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Merapali

Merapali 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 Merapali

Merapali 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 112.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Merapali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Merapali is about 117 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 Merapali

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

Health Facilities in Merapali

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

FAQs about Merapali