Merkiya is a village in Bhinga Tehsil of Shrawasti district in Uttar Pradesh. Its Census location code is 172842.
About Merkiya village record
Use this page to check the source record for Merkiya, including its village code and its place within Bhinga Tehsil and Shrawasti district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 1,782, 334 households, area 464.46 hectares, PIN code 271840.
Quick facts
- Village
- Merkiya
- Village code
- 172842
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Bhinga
- District
- Shrawasti
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,782
- Households
- 334
- Sex ratio
- 841 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 464.46 hectares
- Population density
- 384 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 271840
Census code and location hierarchy
For Merkiya, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 09
- District code
- 181
- Sub-district code
- 00923
- Village code
- 172842
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Merkiya |
| Census village code | 172842 |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| State code | 09 |
| District | Shrawasti |
| District code | 181 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Bhinga |
| Sub-district code | 00923 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,782 |
| Households | 334 |
| Male population | 968 |
| Female population | 814 |
| Sex ratio | 841 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 378 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 464.46 hectares |
| Population density | 384 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 271840 |
| CD block | Sirsiya |
| Gram panchayat | Ghoghawakalan |
| Nearest statutory town | Bhinga |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 28 km |
Facilities and amenities in Merkiya
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; 2 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Available in village; 1 reported |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| 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 | Available in village |
| Communication | Sub post office | Available in village |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Not available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not 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 within 5 km |
| 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; 6 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 |
|---|---|
| Forest area | 167.94 hectares |
| Non-agricultural use area | 37.38 hectares |
| Culturable waste land | 2.84 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 5.13 hectares |
| Net area sown | 246.14 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 169.77 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 76.37 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 60.15 hectares |
| Wells / tube-wells irrigated area | 16.22 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
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Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Merkiya?
The Census village code of Merkiya is 172842.
Where is Merkiya village?
Merkiya village is in Bhinga Tehsil (sub-district) of Shrawasti district, Uttar Pradesh.
What is the population of Merkiya?
The source reports a population of 1,782 for Merkiya.
What is the sex ratio of Merkiya?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Merkiya is 841 females per 1,000 males.
This page is based on the Uttar Pradesh 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.