Merama, Mohana, Gajapati, Odisha, India

Content updated on May 17, 2024.

Geographic Location of Merama


The village Merama is located in Mohana Police Station Jurisdiction of Gajapati District in the State of Odisha in India. It is governed by Merapalli Gram Panchayat. It comes under Mohana Community Development Block. The nearest town is Digapahandi, which is about 50 kilometers away from Merama.

Travel and Communication for Merama


There is a railway station more than 10 kms away from the village.

Postal Address:
Merama,
Gajapati,
Odisha, India
PIN - 761015

Climate Change, Weather and Environment Reports / Data for Merama


Climate, Environment and Weather data, climate change reports etc. for Merama is available as professional paid service. You may contact us for further details and sample data.

A brief summary of available data for Merama is given below:

CategoryResolutionPeriod
Precipitation - hHalf Hourly / 0.1 deg (11 kms) grid2001 - 2024
Precipitation - lDaily / 0.25 deg (28 kms) grid1901 - 2024
Temperature - hMonthly / 0.5 deg (55 kms) grid1901 - 2023
Temperature - lDaily / 1 deg (111 kms) grid1951 - 2024

Social Structure of Merama


As per available data from the year 2009, 180 persons live in 47 house holds in the village Merama. There are 98 female individuals and 82 male individuals in the village. Females constitute 54.44% and males constitute 45.56% of the total population.

There are 160 scheduled tribes persons of which 84 are females and 76 are males. Females constitute 52.5% and males constitute 47.5% of the scheduled tribes population. Scheduled tribes constitute 88.89% of the total population.

Population density of Merama is 82.95 persons per square kilometer.

Land and Natural Resources in Merama


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Total area of Merama is 217 Hectares as per the data available for the year 2009.

Total sown/agricultural area is 19.67 ha. About 19.67 ha is un-irrigated area.

About 0.95 ha is in non-agricultural use. About 8.71 ha is used permanent pastures and grazing lands. About 22.43 ha is under miscellaneous tree crops.

About 135.35 ha is covered by barren and un-cultivable land.

Schools in Merama


There are no pre-primary schools in the village Merama or anywhere in the nearby villages.

There are no private or government primary schools in the village. However, there is a private primary school in Bhaliasahi, which is less than 5 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government middle schools in the village. However, there is a private middle school in Betarsingi, which is 5-10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private secondary school in Mohana, which is 5-10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government senior secondary schools in the village. However, there is a private senior secondary school in Chandiput, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

Colleges in Merama


There are no private or government arts and science degree colleges in the village. However, there is a private arts and science degree college in Berahampur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government engineering colleges in the village. However, there is a private engineering college in Parlakhemundi, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government medical colleges in the village. However, there is a private medical college in Brahmapur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government management institutes in the village. However, there is a private management institute in Brahmapur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government polytechnic institutes in the village. However, there is a private polytechnic institute in Berahampur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

Other Educational Facilities in Merama


There are no private or government vocational training school / ITIs in the village. However, there is a private vocational training school / ITI in Berahampur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government non formal training centres in the village. However, there is a private non formal training centre in Berahampur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There are no private or government differently abled schools in the village. However, there is a private differently abled school in Berahampur, which is more than 10 kms away from Merama.

Healthcare Facilities in Merama


There is a community health centre more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There is a primary health centre more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There is a primary health sub-centre 5-10 kms away from Merama.

There is a maternity and child welfare centre more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There is a TB clinic less than 5 kms away from Merama.

There is a allopathic hospital less than 5 kms away from Merama.

There is a alternative medicine hospital 5-10 kms away from Merama.

There is a dispensary more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There is a veterinary hospital more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There is a mobile health centre more than 10 kms away from Merama.

There is a family welfare centre more than 10 kms away from Merama.

*Note: Most of the above information provided as per data compiled from the year 2009.

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