Merda - Betnoti, Mayurbhanj

Merda is a village situated in the Betnoti tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Baisinga and around 44 km from Baripada. Merda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Merda is 390256. The village covers a total geographical area of 231 hectares and falls under the 757052 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Merda

According to the 2011 Census, Merda village had a total population of 1,562 people, including 806 males and 756 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.84%, with male literacy at 69.80% and female literacy at 55.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 638.

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

Nearby Villages of Merda

Merda 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 Merda

Public transport in the Merda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Merda is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Merda is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Merda

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

Health Facilities in Merda

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

FAQs about Merda