Merdha

Block / Tehsil Mangalpur
District Jajapur
State Odisha

About Merdha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Merdha village is 402125. Merdha village is located in Mangalpur tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 2km away from sub-district headquarter Mangalpur (tehsildar office) and 15km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Gopalpur is the gram panchayat of Merdha village.

The total geographical area of village is 38 hectares. Merdha has a total population of 1,405 peoples, out of which male population is 707 while female population is 698. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 987 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of merdha village is 64.91% out of which 69.02% males and 60.74% females are literate. There are about 337 houses in merdha village. Pincode of merdha village locality is 755039.

As per 2019 stats, Merdha village comes under Jajpur assembly & parliamentary constituency. Jajapur is nearest town to merdha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

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Population of Merdha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,405 707 698
Literate Population 912 488 424
Illiterate Population 493 219 274

Connectivity of Merdha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Merdha

Frequently Asked Questions about Merdha

Where is Merdha located?

Merdha village is situated in Mangalpur Tehsil, within the Jajapur district of Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Merdha?

The Gram Panchayat of Merdha is Gopalpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Merdha?

The pincode of Merdha is 755039, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Merdha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Merdha is 1,405, with 707 males and 698 females.

How many households are there in Merdha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Merdha village has a total of 337 households.

What is the literacy rate in Merdha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merdha is 64.91%. The male literacy rate is 69.02%, while the female literacy rate is 60.74%.