Merkul

Merkul is a village located in Sadar tehsil of Kalahandi district in Odisha, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Sadar (tehsildar office) and 19km away from district headquarter Bhawanipatna. As per 2009 stats, Jugsaipatna is the gram panchayat of Merkul village.

Here you can discover what makes Merkul unique in its vibrant Sadar-Kalahandi region. You’ll see Merkul’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Merkul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Merkul is 423545. The village spans a total geographical area of 147 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 766001. Bhawanipatna is nearest town to Merkul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 19km away.

When it comes to local governance, Merkul village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lanjigarh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Merkul

Population of Merkul

According to the 2011 Census, Merkul has a total population of about 211, with approximately 97 males and 114 females. The sex ratio is around 1175 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 42 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 60 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 144. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.45%, with male literacy at about 64.95% and female literacy near 47.37%. There are around 43 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Merkul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Merkul

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Merkul. As per the 2011 stats, Merkul had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Merkul

Knowing the nearby villages of Merkul helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Merkul.

Frequently Asked Questions about Merkul