Merdamal

Merdamal is a village located in Bhairabsingipur tehsil of Koraput district in Odisha, India. It is situated 22km away from sub-district headquarter Bhairabsingipur (tehsildar office) and 66km away from district headquarter Koraput. As per 2009 stats, Ranaspur is the gram panchayat of Merdamal village.

Here you can discover what makes Merdamal unique in its vibrant Bhairabsingipur-Koraput region. You’ll see Merdamal’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 Merdamal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Merdamal is 428344. The village spans a total geographical area of 401 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 764057. Kotpad is nearest town to Merdamal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Merdamal 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 Jeypore Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Koraput Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Merdamal

Population of Merdamal

According to the 2011 Census, Merdamal has a total population of about 511, with approximately 255 males and 256 females. The sex ratio is around 1003 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 93 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 205 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 235. The overall literacy rate is approximately 19.96%, with male literacy at about 25.10% and female literacy near 14.84%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Merdamal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Merdamal

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

Nearby Villages of Merdamal

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Merdamal