Mering - Gunupur, Rayagada

Mering is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 93 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Ghanantri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mering village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mering is 426753. The village covers a total geographical area of 997 hectares and falls under the 765033 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Mering

According to the 2011 Census, Mering village had a total population of 1,079 people, including 536 males and 543 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.45%, with male literacy at 66.74% and female literacy at 38.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 887.

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

Nearby Villages of Mering

Mering 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 Mering

Mering is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Mering is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Mering is about 93 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mering

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

Health Facilities in Mering

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

FAQs about Mering