Mertala

Block / Subdivision Purbasthali Ii
District Barddhaman
State West Bengal

About Mertala

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Mertala village is 319555. Mertala village is located in Purbasthali Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.1km away from sub-district headquarter Purbasthali . Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Mertala village. As per 2009 stats, Mertala village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 404.94 hectares. Mertala has a total population of 3,046 peoples, out of which male population is 1,601 while female population is 1,445. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 902 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of mertala village is 60.31% out of which 67.21% males and 52.66% females are literate. There are about 737 houses in mertala village. Pincode of mertala village locality is 713513.

Nabadwip is nearest town to mertala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

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Population of Mertala

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 3,046 1,601 1,445
Literate Population 1,837 1,076 761
Illiterate Population 1,209 525 684

Connectivity of Mertala

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Mertala

Frequently Asked Questions about Mertala

Where is Mertala located?

Mertala village is situated in Purbasthali Ii Subdivision, within the Barddhaman district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mertala?

Mertala serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Mertala?

The pincode of Mertala is 713513, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Mertala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Mertala is 3,046, with 1,601 males and 1,445 females.

How many households are there in Mertala as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Mertala village has a total of 737 households.

What is the literacy rate in Mertala as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mertala is 60.31%. The male literacy rate is 67.21%, while the female literacy rate is 52.66%.