Merend is a village in Jhalda - I Sub-District of Puruliya district in West Bengal. Its Census location code is 331267.
About Merend village record
The source record places Merend in Jhalda - I Sub-District of Puruliya district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 331267.
The Census 2011 record reports population 759, 161 households, area 126.63 hectares, PIN code 723202.
Quick facts
- Village
- Merend
- Village code
- 331267
- Sub-District / Sub-District
- Jhalda - I
- District
- Puruliya
- State
- West Bengal
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 759
- Households
- 161
- Sex ratio
- 1,019 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 126.63 hectares
- Population density
- 599 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 723202
Census code and location hierarchy
For Merend, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Sub-District when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 19
- District code
- 340
- Sub-district code
- 02390
- Village code
- 331267
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Merend |
| Census village code | 331267 |
| State | West Bengal |
| State code | 19 |
| District | Puruliya |
| District code | 340 |
| Sub-District / Sub-District | Jhalda - I |
| Sub-district code | 02390 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 759 |
| Households | 161 |
| Male population | 376 |
| Female population | 383 |
| Sex ratio | 1,019 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 16 |
| Area | 126.63 hectares |
| Population density | 599 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 723202 |
| CD block | Jhalda - I |
| Gram panchayat | This detail is not reported in the available source data. |
| Nearest statutory town | Jhalda |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 10 km |
Facilities and amenities in Merend
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 0 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 10 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Not available in village; 0 hours/day |
| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 4.45 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 14.69 hectares |
| Net area sown | 107.49 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 93.29 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 14.20 hectares |
Other villages in this sub-district
These links are from the same Sub-District. They are not ranked by road distance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Merend?
The Census village code of Merend is 331267.
Where is Merend village?
Merend village is in Jhalda - I Sub-District (sub-district) of Puruliya district, West Bengal.
What is the population of Merend?
The source reports a population of 759 for Merend.
What is the sex ratio of Merend?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Merend is 1,019 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the West Bengal Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.