Meranas - Nandahandi, Nabarangpur

Meranas is a village situated in the Nandahandi tehsil of Nabarangpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 26 km from Tentulikhunti and around 26 km from Nabarangapur . Dahana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Meranas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meranas is 428015. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 764070 pincode. Nabarangapur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Meranas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabarangpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Meranas

According to the 2011 Census, Meranas village had a total population of 658 people, including 323 males and 335 females, living in 183 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.50%, with male literacy at 69.38% and female literacy at 34.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 245.

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

Nearby Villages of Meranas

Meranas 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 Meranas

Public transport in the Meranas is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maligura, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabarangapur to Meranas is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nabarangapur to Meranas is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meranas

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

Health Facilities in Meranas

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

FAQs about Meranas