The Census village code of Merth is 001818. The village is in Kathua Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Merth village overview
Merth is recorded in Kathua Tehsil, Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census 2011 village code is 001818. This code helps identify the correct village when names are repeated.
The Census record reports a population of 1,795, 373 households, an area of 362 hectares, and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males.
Other reported location details include PIN code 184144, CD block Barnoti, and the nearest reported statutory town is Kathua, 20 km away.
Quick facts
- Village
- Merth
- Village code
- 001818
- Tehsil / Sub-District
- Kathua
- District
- Kathua
- State
- JAMMU and KASHMIR
- Census year
- 2011
- Population
- 1,795
- Households
- 373
- Sex ratio
- 949 females per 1,000 males
- Area
- 362 hectares
- Population density
- 496 people per sq. km
- PIN code
- 184144
Census code and location hierarchy
The village code is the main Census identifier for Merth. Use the district and sub-district codes to confirm the record when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 01
- District code
- 007
- Sub-district code
- 00030
- Village code
- 001818
How to read this Merth village page
Use the identifiers first, then read demographic, facility and land-use sections in their historical source context.
- Confirm the village using its district, sub-district and Census village code.
- Treat population, households, area and sex ratio as Census 2011 values.
- A blank facility field means the available source did not report that detail.
- Verify present-day facilities, boundaries and official use with the relevant authority.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Merth |
| Census village code | 001818 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Kathua district |
| District code | 007 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Kathua Tehsil |
| Sub-district code | 00030 |
| Census year | 2011 |
| Population | 1,795 |
| Households | 373 |
| Male population | 921 |
| Female population | 874 |
| Sex ratio | 949 females per 1,000 males |
| Scheduled Castes population | 433 |
| Scheduled Tribes population | 0 |
| Area | 362 hectares |
| Population density | 496 people per sq. km |
| PIN code | 184144 |
| CD block | Barnoti |
| Gram panchayat | Merth |
| Nearest statutory town | Kathua |
| Nearest statutory town distance | 20 km |
Facilities and amenities in Merth
These are historical Census 2011 source fields, not a statement of current service availability.
The source reports 32 of 32 selected facility fields. 13 indicate availability or a positive count. 19 indicate absence or a zero count. A blank field only means that the source did not report it.
Reported categories: Education, Health, Water and sanitation, Communication, Transport and roads, Banking and public services, Power
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| Facility category | Facility or service | Census 2011 status |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Government primary school | Available in village; 3 reported |
| Education | Government middle school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Education | Government senior secondary school | Not available in village; 0 reported; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Health | Community health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Primary health sub-centre | 0 reported |
| Health | Allopathic hospital | 0 reported |
| Health | Dispensary | 1 reported |
| Health | Veterinary hospital | 0 reported |
| Water and sanitation | Treated tap water | Available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Untreated tap water | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Total sanitation campaign coverage | Not available in village |
| Water and sanitation | Community toilet complex | Not available in village |
| Communication | Post office | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Communication | Sub post office | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Communication | Mobile phone coverage | Available in village |
| Communication | Internet / CSC | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Public bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Private bus service | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | Railway station | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Transport and roads | Pucca road | Available in village |
| Transport and roads | All-weather road | Not available in village; nearest facility more than 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | ATM | Not available in village |
| Banking and public services | Commercial bank | Not available in village; nearest facility within 5 km |
| Banking and public services | Cooperative bank | Not available in village; nearest facility 5 to 10 km away |
| Banking and public services | PDS shop | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | Anganwadi centre | Available in village |
| Banking and public services | ASHA worker | Available in village |
| Power | Domestic power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Agriculture power supply | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
| Power | Power supply for all users | Available in village; 15 hours/day |
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| Land-use field | Census 2011 value |
|---|---|
| Non-agricultural use area | 152 hectares |
| Net area sown | 210 hectares |
| Total unirrigated land | 176 hectares |
| Irrigated area | 34 hectares |
| Canal-irrigated area | 34 hectares |
Other villages in this tehsil
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Frequently asked questions
What is the village code of Merth?
The Census village code of Merth is 001818.
Where is Merth village?
Merth village is in Kathua Tehsil (sub-district) of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the population of Merth?
The source reports a population of 1,795 for Merth.
What is the sex ratio of Merth?
The Census 2011 sex ratio of Merth is 949 females per 1,000 males.
This page uses the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, area, facilities, and PIN code are shown as reported. Sex ratio and population density are calculated only from reported values.