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

According to the 2011 Census, Mehriyan village had a total population of 1,109 people, including 564 males and 545 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.29%, with male literacy at 82.24% and female literacy at 51.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Mehriyan