Merikote - Surada, Ganjam

Merikote is a village situated in the Surada tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 65 km from Badagada and around 115 km from Chatrapur. Merrikota serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merikote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merikote is 410950. The village covers a total geographical area of 189 hectares and falls under the 761109 pincode. Brahmapur is the nearest town, located about 88 km away.

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

Population of Merikote

According to the 2011 Census, Merikote village had a total population of 928 people, including 448 males and 480 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,071 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 40.75%, with male literacy at 49.64% and female literacy at 32.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Merikote

Merikote 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 Merikote

Merikote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Brahmapur to Merikote is about 88 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Merikote is about 115 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 Merikote

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

Health Facilities in Merikote

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

FAQs about Merikote