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Village code 417276
Merama is a village in Brahmanigaon Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kandhamal district, Odisha. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.
Data last reviewed: 28 April 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Merama is a village in Brahmanigaon Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district, Kandhamal district, Odisha. For Merama, the population is 254, PIN code is 762021 and Census village code is 417276. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
Village map, PIN code, population, facilities and nearby village search
Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.
This Google Map helps you find the general location of Merama village. Do not use it for land boundaries, survey numbers or ownership. Check those details with official land records.
| Village code | 417276 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 762021 |
| Population | 254 |
| Households | 56 |
| Area | 342 ha / 3.42 sq. km / 845 acres |
| Population density | 74 people per sq. km |
| Sex ratio | 1099 females per 1,000 males |
| Nearest town | Digapahandi (88 km) |
| Current state | Odisha |
| Census 2011 state | Odisha |
| Current district | Kandhamal |
| Census 2011 district | Kandhamal |
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 762021. This helps users verify the postal area for Merama, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 762021 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Bamunigaon S.O (Kandhamal), Allanjuri B.O, Gadapur B.O, Gudikia B.O, Hatimunda B.O, and Jhinjiriguda B.O |
| Best matching post office | Bamunigaon S.O (Kandhamal) (Post office) |
| Delivery office records | 12 |
| Postal district | Kandhamal |
| Postal state | Odisha |
| Postal division | Phulbani Division |
| Postal circle | Odisha Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Merama comes under Bamunigam gram panchayat and Daringbadi C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Brahmanigaon Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The tehsil headquarters is Brahmanigaon at 38 km. The Census district headquarters, Phulbani, is 138 km away.
| Current state | Odisha |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Odisha |
| Current district | Kandhamal |
| Census 2011 district | Kandhamal |
| State code | 21 |
| District code | 390 |
| Tehsil / Census sub-district code | 3124 |
| Gram panchayat code | 20 |
| C.D. Block code | 226 |
| Block panchayat code | 226 |
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Merama village and its household count.
254 residents in 56 households
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133
Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.
Not available in village
Not available in village
Available; count: 1
Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Not available in village
Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.
| ASHA worker | Available |
|---|
An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Private bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station | Not available in village |
| National highway | Not available in village |
| State highway | Not available in village |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Post office | Not available in village |
| Village PIN code facility | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Not available in village |
| CSC / internet cafe | Not available in village |
| ATM | Not available in village |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village |
| Cooperative bank | Not available in village |
| Agricultural credit society | Not available in village |
| PDS shop | Not available in village |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village |
| Weekly haat | Not available in village |
| Self-help group | Not available in village |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Birth and death registration office | Not available in village |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
| Sports field | Not available in village |
| Public library | Not available in village |
| Public reading room | Not available in village |
Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.
| Treated tap water | Not available in village |
|---|---|
| Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Hand pump | Available |
| Tube wells / boreholes | Not available in village |
| Closed drainage | Not available in village |
| Open drainage | Not available in village |
| Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Domestic power supply | Not available in village |
| Agriculture power supply | Not available in village |
| Commercial power supply | Not available in village |
Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.
| Net area sown | 32.27 hectares |
|---|---|
| Unirrigated area | 32.27 hectares |
| Forest area | 225.07 hectares |
| Non-agricultural area | 25.01 hectares |
| Current fallow land | 0.05 hectares |
| Main crop | Paddy |
| Second crop | Ginger |
| Third crop | Turmeric |
When a facility is not available inside the village, Census records may give the nearest place or distance range where the facility is available.
| Middle school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Brahmanigaon, within 5 km. |
|---|---|
| Secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Brahmanigaon, within 5 km. |
| Senior secondary school | Not available in village; nearest reported place: Brahmanigaon, within 5 km. |
| Public bus service | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Railway station | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| Post office | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is within 5 km. |
| Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is more than 10 km away. |
| ATM | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 0 km. |
| Mandi / regular market | Not available in village; nearest reported facility is 5-10 km away. |
Digapahandi (88 km) is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Brahmanigaon is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.
| Nearest major town | Digapahandi (88 km) |
|---|---|
| Tehsil headquarters | Brahmanigaon (38 km) |
| Public bus service | Not available in village |
| Railway station in village | Not available in village |
| All-weather road | Available |
Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Tehsil, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.
For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Merama. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Govt Primary School | Available; 1 |
|---|---|
| Uncovered Well | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Uncovered Well Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Hand Pump | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Hand Pump Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Spring | Available |
| Spring Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Spring Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning All Round the Year | Available |
| Tank Pond Lake Functioning in Summer Months April September | Available |
| Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Manual Driven | Available |
| Other District Road | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
| Gravel Kuchha Roads | Available |
| All Weather Road | Available |
| Foothpath | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| ASHA | Available |
| Daily Newspaper Supply | Available |
| Assembly Polling Station | Available |
Use the village code, district, tehsil, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.
Merama is located in Brahmanigaon Tehsil, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: Kandhamal.
Merama is in Brahmanigaon Tehsil. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
District: Kandhamal.
The Census village code of Merama is 417276.
The PIN code reported for Merama is 762021.
Merama has 254 residents in 56 households as per Census 2011.
Merama comes under Bamunigam gram panchayat.
The nearest statutory town to Merama is Digapahandi (88 km).
The main crops reported for Merama are Paddy, Ginger, and Turmeric.
Land-use details for Merama include net area sown: 32.27 hectares and unirrigated area: 32.27 hectares.
Government primary school status for Merama is available in the village.
Public bus service is not available in village.
Mobile phone coverage is not available in village.
The total geographical area of Merama is 342 hectares.
Merama has 56 households as per Census 2011.