Mehriyan - Bhadra, Hanumangarh

Mehriyan is a village situated in the Bhadra tehsil of Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 42 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhadra and around 177 km from the district headquarters in Hanumangarh. Sherda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mehriyan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mehriyan is 069018. The village covers a total geographical area of 663.23 hectares and falls under the 335501 pincode. Bhadra is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Mehriyan

As per Census 2011, Mehriyan village has a total population of 1,109 people, consisting of 564 males and 545 females. The village has 235 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 652 literate and 457 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mehriyan are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,109564545
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1407466
Scheduled Castes (SC)20210597
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population652403249
Illiterate Population457161296

Nearby Villages of Mehriyan

Mehriyan 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GawarNorth-East3.68 km
BibipuraWest5.29 km
NaloiSouth-East5.79 km
RejriSouth-West7.66 km
GalarWest8.01 km
GorchiNorth-East8.49 km
RatanpuraNorth-West8.51 km
Dhanothi ChhotiSouth-West8.84 km
GureraSouth8.92 km
BalsamandNorth9.23 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mehriyan

Mehriyan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Naloi Barwa, while the nearest airport is Hissar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadra to Mehriyan is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hanumangarh to Mehriyan is about 177 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mehriyan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mehriyan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Mehriyan

Where is Mehriyan located?

Mehriyan village is located in Bhadra Tehsil, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mehriyan?

The Gram Panchayat of Mehriyan is Sherda.

What is the pincode of Mehriyan?

The pincode of Mehriyan is 335501.

What is the population of Mehriyan?

Mehriyan has a total population of 1,109, including 564 males and 545 females.

How many households are there in Mehriyan?

There are 235 households in Mehriyan.

What is the literacy rate in Mehriyan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mehriyan is 58.79%. Male literacy is 71.45% and female literacy is 45.69%.