Mereda Village - Todabhim, Karauli

Mereda is a village situated in the Todabhim tehsil of Karauli district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Todabhim and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Karauli. Kariri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mereda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mereda is 076230. The village covers a total geographical area of 310.07 hectares and falls under the 321611 pincode. Todabhim is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Mereda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Todabhim Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karauli-Dholpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mereda

As per Census 2011, Mereda village has a total population of 1,471 people, consisting of 790 males and 681 females. The village has 266 households and a sex ratio of 862 females per 1,000 males. There are 201 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 903 literate and 568 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,251 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,471 790 681
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 201 101 100
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,251 682 569
Literate Population 903 600 303
Illiterate Population 568 190 378

Nearby Villages of Mereda

Mereda 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
TurkpurNorth-East0.80 km
KheriSouth-West1.75 km
Garhi BarhNorth-East2.21 km
MirzapurNorth-West2.22 km
ManderooNorth2.49 km
KaririSouth-East2.77 km
KhanpurSouth-East2.79 km
AzizpurNorth-West2.82 km
JodhpuraNorth-East2.98 km
GopalpuraWest3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mereda

Mereda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Hindaun City, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Todabhim to Mereda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karauli to Mereda is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mereda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Mereda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Mereda

Where is Mereda located?

Mereda village is located in Todabhim Tehsil, Karauli district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mereda?

The Gram Panchayat of Mereda is Kariri.

What is the pincode of Mereda?

The pincode of Mereda is 321611.

What is the population of Mereda?

Mereda has a total population of 1,471, including 790 males and 681 females.

How many households are there in Mereda?

There are 266 households in Mereda.

What is the literacy rate in Mereda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mereda is 61.39%. Male literacy is 75.95% and female literacy is 44.49%.