Merhwan (मेरहवान) — Karai Parsurai, Nalanda, Bihar

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LGD code: 244146
Pincode: 801304
Population: 1,601
Households: 260
Literacy rate: 37.9%
Sex ratio: 922 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 811

Census 2011 · in context

How Merhwan compares

Literacy rate

37.9%

−7.8% vs mandal average

Merhwan: 37.9%
Karai Parsurai mandal: 45.7%
Nalanda district: 52.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

922

−9 vs mandal average

Merhwan: 922
Karai Parsurai mandal: 931

Household size

people per home

6.2

+0.2 vs mandal average

Merhwan: 6.2
Karai Parsurai mandal: 6.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Key facts — Merhwan

LGD code: 244146
Pincode: 801304
Population (Census 2011): 1,601
Population (projected 2026): 1,888
Households: 260
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 922
Literacy rate: 37.9%
Lok Sabha constituency: Muzaffarpur
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kurhani
Member of Parliament: Raj Bhushan Choudhary
Member of Legislative Assembly: Kedar Prasad Gupta
Block / Mandal: Karai Parsurai
Nearest railway station: Silaut (3.1 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Nalanda district level

Then & Now

Merhwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,601

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

1,888

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

260

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

307

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,601Census 2011
Households: 260Census 2011
Literacy rate: 37.9%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 922 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 1,8882026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 307

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Nalanda district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Nalanda district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Nalanda district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Merhwan on the mapमेरहवान

Centred on Karai Parsurai mandal

~mandal

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Notable places near Merhwan · Karai Parsurai mandal area

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Hospital· 1
Fast food· 1
School· 1

Education

School
Meridiana School
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Healthcare

Hospital
Referral Hospital,Ragunathpur
📍 5.1 km awayOSM
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What is the pincode of Merhwan?

The pincode of Merhwan, Karai Parsurai mandal, Nalanda district, Bihar is 801304.

In which district is Merhwan located?

Merhwan is a village in Karai Parsurai mandal of Nalanda district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Merhwan as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Merhwan village has a population of 1,601 across 260 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Merhwan in?

Merhwan falls under the Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency (PC #15) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Merhwan in?

Merhwan falls under the Kurhani assembly constituency (AC #93) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Merhwan?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Merhwan village is 37.9%.

What is the sex ratio in Merhwan?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Merhwan village is 922 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Merhwan?

The nearest health facility to Merhwan is Referral Hospital,Ragunathpur (~5.1 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Merhwan?

The nearest railway station to Merhwan is Silaut (~3.1 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Merhwan?

12 schemes currently match residents of Merhwan, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Merhwan?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Merhwan village is 244146.

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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance

How Merhwan compares

Key facts — Merhwan

Population, education, health & sanitation

Merhwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Merhwan on the mapमेरहवान

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Merhwan

Open jobs in Merhwan

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

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People often ask about Merhwan

What is the pincode of Merhwan?

In which district is Merhwan located?

What is the population of Merhwan as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Merhwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Merhwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Merhwan?

What is the sex ratio in Merhwan?

What is the nearest health centre to Merhwan?

What is the nearest railway station to Merhwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Merhwan?

What is the LGD code of Merhwan?

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Radha Ashtami

Anant Chaturdashi

Photo gallery

People often ask about Merhwan

What is the pincode of Merhwan?

In which district is Merhwan located?

What is the population of Merhwan as per Census 2011?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Merhwan in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Merhwan in?

What is the literacy rate in Merhwan?

What is the sex ratio in Merhwan?

What is the nearest health centre to Merhwan?

What is the nearest railway station to Merhwan?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Merhwan?

What is the LGD code of Merhwan?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Merhwan — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Merhwan on the mapमेरहवान

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

Education

Healthcare

Latest posts

Reflective Traffic Signs To Make Night Driving on Rural Roads Safer, Curb Accidents

"Commitment to all-round development will take Bihar to new heights": PM Modi on cabinet expansion

Bihar cabinet portfolio allocation: Who gets what in Samrat Choudhary's government, here's the full list

Notable persons of Merhwan

Open jobs in Merhwan

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