Merual

Merual is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.5km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Merual village. As per 2009 stats, Bhunri is the gram panchayat of Merual village.

Here you can discover what makes Merual unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Merual’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Merual

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Merual is 320022. The village spans a total geographical area of 387.66 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713141. Burdwan is nearest town to Merual village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Merual village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Merual

Population of Merual

According to the 2011 Census, Merual has a total population of about 3,257, with approximately 1,703 males and 1,554 females. The sex ratio is around 912 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 358 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,406 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 236. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.50%, with male literacy at about 68.47% and female literacy near 53.86%. There are around 817 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Merual's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Merual

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Merual. As per the 2011 stats, Merual had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Merual

Knowing the nearby villages of Merual helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Merual.

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