Merth is a village in Kathua Tehsil of Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir. Its Census location code is 001818.
About Merth village record
Use this page to check the source record for Merth, including its village code and its place within Kathua Tehsil and Kathua district.
The Census 2011 record reports population 1,795, 373 households, area 362 hectares, PIN code 184144.
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
For Merth, the Census village code is the main identifier. The district and sub-district codes help confirm the correct Tehsil when another village has a similar name.
- State code
- 01
- District code
- 007
- Sub-district code
- 00030
- Village code
- 001818
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Village name | Merth |
| Census village code | 001818 |
| State | JAMMU and KASHMIR |
| State code | 01 |
| District | Kathua |
| District code | 007 |
| Tehsil / Sub-District | Kathua |
| 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
The Census 2011 village directory reports the following education, health, water, transport, communication and public-service facilities. These are historical records, not a statement of current availability.
| 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 |
| 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
These links are from the same Tehsil. They are not ranked by road distance.
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 is based on the Jammu and Kashmir Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Population, households, sex ratio, area, facilities and PIN code are shown only as reported or directly calculated from reported male and female population.