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SUSHMA KUJUR

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LGD code: 367082
Pincode: 822119
Population: 253
Households: 43
Literacy rate: 65.2%
Sex ratio: 847 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 127

Census 2011 · in context

How Meram compares

By population, Meram ranks #89 of 106 villages in Mahuadanr mandal.

Literacy rate

65.2%

+6.7% vs mandal average

Meram: 65.2%
Mahuadanr mandal: 58.5%
Latehar district: 48.2%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

847

−124 vs mandal average

Meram: 847
Mahuadanr mandal: 971

Household size

people per home

5.9

+0.4 vs mandal average

Meram: 5.9
Mahuadanr mandal: 5.5

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

Key facts — Meram

LGD code: 367082
Pincode: 822119
Population (Census 2011): 253
Population (projected 2026): 298
Households: 43
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 847
Literacy rate: 65.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Hazaribagh
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Ramgarh
Member of Parliament: Manish Jaiswal
Member of Legislative Assembly: Mamta Devi
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: SUSHMA KUJUR
Block / Mandal: Mahuadanr

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 Latehar district level

Then & Now

Meram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

253

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Population · 2026

298

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.6%

Households · 2026

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: 253Census 2011
Households: 43Census 2011
Literacy rate: 65.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 847 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2982026 proj. · +17.8% vs 2011
Est. households: 51

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Latehar district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Latehar district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Latehar 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.

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What is the pincode of Meram?

The pincode of Meram, Mahuadanr mandal, Latehar district, Jharkhand is 822119.

In which district is Meram located?

Meram is a village in Mahuadanr mandal of Latehar district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Meram as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Meram village has a population of 253 across 43 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Meram?

The current sarpanch of Meram gram panchayat is SUSHMA KUJUR.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meram in?

Meram falls under the Hazaribagh Lok Sabha constituency (PC #14) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meram in?

Meram falls under the Ramgarh assembly constituency (AC #23) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Meram?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Meram village is 65.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Meram?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Meram village is 847 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meram?

12 schemes currently match residents of Meram, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Meram?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Meram village is 367082.

How big is Meram compared to other villages in Mahuadanr mandal?

Meram ranks 89 of 106 villages in Mahuadanr mandal by Census 2011 population (253 residents).

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Meram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

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Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

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What is the pincode of Meram?

In which district is Meram located?

What is the population of Meram as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Meram?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meram in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meram in?

What is the literacy rate in Meram?

What is the sex ratio in Meram?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meram?

What is the LGD code of Meram?

How big is Meram compared to other villages in Mahuadanr mandal?

Meram on the map

Upcoming events

Krishna Janmashtami

Teacher's Day

Ganesh Chaturthi

Hartalika Teej

Rishi Panchami

Vishwakarma Puja

Karma (Karam Parva)

Radha Ashtami

Photo gallery

People often ask about Meram

What is the pincode of Meram?

In which district is Meram located?

What is the population of Meram as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Meram?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Meram in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Meram in?

What is the literacy rate in Meram?

What is the sex ratio in Meram?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Meram?

What is the LGD code of Meram?

How big is Meram compared to other villages in Mahuadanr mandal?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Meram — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Latest posts

Jharkhand CM honours 7-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh for record Palk Strait feat

19-Year-Old girl dies mysteriously in Jharkhand remand home; NHRC seeks report from Govt

Jharkhand to Build 6,000 Check Dams in Forest Areas to Boost Groundwater Recharge and Wildlife Conservation

Notable persons of Meram

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