Merudandi — Basirhat - I, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

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Merudandi is a village in Basirhat - I mandal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, with a population of 4,730 and literacy of 75.3%. The village has a hospital, primary health centre, and a shop.

Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

BABY GHOSH

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LGD code: 323542
Pincode: 743292
Population: 4,730
Households: 1,104
Literacy rate: 75.3%
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,881

Key facts — Merudandi

LGD code: 323542
Pincode: 743292
Population (Census 2011): 4,730
Population (projected 2026): 5,291
Households: 1,104
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1000
Literacy rate: 75.3%
Coordinates: 22.68649°N, 88.88804°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Basirhat
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Basirhat Uttar
Member of Parliament: Haji Nurul Islam
Member of Legislative Assembly: Md. Tauseffur Rahman
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: BABY GHOSH
Block / Mandal: Basirhat - I
Nearest PHC: Basirhat Nursing Home (2.2 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 North 24 Parganas district level

Then & Now

Merudandi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,730

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

5,291

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

1,104

Census 2011 baseline

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: 4,730Census 2011
Households: 1,104Census 2011
Literacy rate: 75.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1000 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 5,2912026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

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

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · North 24 Parganas district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · North 24 Parganas 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

Merudandi on the map

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Notable places in Merudandi

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks

3 places mapped

Hospital· 1
PHC· 1
Shop· 1

Healthcare

Hospital
Basirhat District Hospital
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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PHC · clinic
Basirhat Nursing Home
📍 2.2 km awayOSM
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Commerce

Shop · medical_supply
সুরজ ফার্মেসি
📍 2.3 km awayOSM
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People often ask about Merudandi

What is the pincode of Merudandi?

The pincode of Merudandi, Basirhat - I mandal, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal is 743292.

In which district is Merudandi located?

Merudandi is a village in Basirhat - I mandal of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Merudandi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Merudandi village has a population of 4,730 across 1,104 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Merudandi?

The current sarpanch of Merudandi gram panchayat is BABY GHOSH.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Merudandi in?

Merudandi falls under the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency (PC #18) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Merudandi in?

Merudandi falls under the Basirhat Uttar assembly constituency (AC #125) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Merudandi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Merudandi village is 75.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Merudandi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Merudandi village is 1000 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Merudandi?

The nearest health facility to Merudandi is Basirhat Nursing Home (~2.2 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Merudandi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Merudandi, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Merudandi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Merudandi village is 323542.

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