Merghara - Dharamgarh, Kalahandi

Merghara is a village situated in the Dharamgarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharamgarh and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bramhanchhendia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Merghara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merghara is 423946. The village covers a total geographical area of 390 hectares and falls under the 766015 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Merghara

According to the 2011 Census, Merghara village had a total population of 1,135 people, including 591 males and 544 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.02%, with male literacy at 77.04% and female literacy at 49.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Merghara

Merghara 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 Merghara

Merghara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Merghara is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Merghara is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merghara

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

Health Facilities in Merghara

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

FAQs about Merghara