Mera, Dhanbad

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}} {{more citations needed|date=July 2013}} {{Infobox settlement | name = Mera | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_name = | nickname = | settlement_type = Census Town | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = | pushpin_map = India Jharkhand#India3 | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Jharkhand, India | coordinates = {{coord|23.756399|N|86.793537|E|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Jharkhand]] | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Dhanbad district|Dhanbad]] | subdivision_type3 = [[Community development block in India|CD block]] | subdivision_name3 = [[Nirsa (community development block)|Nirsa]] | established_title =  | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | government_type = | governing_body = | unit_pref = Metric | area_footnotes = | area_rank = | area_total_km2 = 3.65 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | population_total = 7,051 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_rank = | population_density_km2 = auto | population_demonym = | population_footnotes = | demographics_type1 = Languages | demographics1_title1 = Official | demographics1_info1 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Urdu language|Urdu]] | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | postal_code_type =  | postal_code = | registration_plate = JH | blank1_name_sec1 = [[Lok Sabha]] constituency | blank1_info_sec1 = [[Dhanbad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Dhanbad]] | blank2_name_sec1 = [[Vidhan Sabha]] constituency | blank2_info_sec1 = [[Nirsa (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Nirsa]] | website = {{URL|dhanbad.nic.in/}} | footnotes = }} '''Mera''' is a [[census town]] in [[Nirsa (community development block)|Nirsa]] [[Community development block in India|CD block]] in [[Dhanbad Sadar subdivision]] of [[Dhanbad district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Jharkhand]].

==Geography== {{OSM Location map | width=320| height=350| zoom=11 | coord={{coord|23|44|50|N|86|45|0|E}}| float=left|caption='''Cities, towns and locations in the eastern portion of Dhanbad Sadar subdivision in Dhanbad district''' M: Municipality, CT: census town, N: neighbourhood, R: Rural/ Urban centre, D: Dam, P: Power Plant Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly |mark-coord1={{coord|23|47|40|N|86|42|34|E}} | label-pos1=right|label1= Bhamal | numbered1=CT| mark-title1=[[Bhamal]] (CT)|label-color1=#800000 |label-size1=11| mark-size1=12|shape1=l-circle|shape-color1= #A40000|shape-outline1=white|label-offset-x1=2 |mark-coord2={{coord|23|44|5|N|86|46|29|E}} | label-pos2=left|label2= Panchmahali| numbered2=CT| mark-title2=[[Panchmahali]] (CT) |mark-coord3={{coord|23|42|40|N|86|47|24|E}} | label-pos3=right|label3= Dumarkunda| numbered3=CT| mark-title3=[[Dumarkunda]] (CT) |mark-coord4={{coord|23|41|24|N|86|45|36|E}} | label-pos4=left|label4= Panchet| numbered4=CT| mark-title4=[[Panchet]] (CT) |mark-coord5={{coord|23|47|29|N|86|41|47|E}} | label-pos5=left|label5= Panrra| numbered5=CT| mark-title5=[[Panrra]] (CT) |mark-coord6={{coord|23|47|11|N|86|42|16|E}} | label-pos6=right|label6= Nirsa| numbered6=CT| mark-title6=[[Nirsa]] (CT) |mark-coord7={{coord|23|45|46|N|86|43|48|E}} | label-pos7=right|label7= Marma| numbered7=CT| mark-title7=[[Marma, Dhanbad]] (CT) |mark-coord8={{coord|23|45|20|N|86|46|12|E}} | label-pos8=left|label8= Egarkunr| numbered8=CT| mark-title8=[[Egarkunr]] (CT) |mark-coord9={{coord|23|45|20|N|86|47|0|E}} | label-pos9=right|label9= Siuliban| numbered9=CT| mark-title9=[[Siuliban]] (CT) |mark-coord10={{coord|23|45|45|N|86|47|37|E}} | label-pos10=right|label10= Mera| numbered10=CT| mark-title10=Mera, Dhanbad (CT)|shape-color10=black| label-size10=13|label-color10=black  |mark-coord11={{coord|23|46|12|N|86|48|30|E}} | label-pos11=left|label11= Maithon| numbered11=CT| mark-title11=[[Maithon]] (CT) |mark-coord12={{coord|23|44|24|N|86|48|0|E}} | label-pos12=right|label12=Chirkunda| numbered12=M| mark-title12= [[Chirkunda]] (M) |label-color12=#800000 |mark-coord13={{coord|23|45|0|N|86|47|5|E}} | label-pos13=left|label13= Kumardubi| numbered13=N| mark-title13= [[Kumardubi]] (N) |shape-color13= #C42222 |mark-coord14={{coord|23|46|12|N|86|43|48|E}} | label-pos14=right|label14=Mugma| numbered14=R| mark-title14= [[Mugma]] (R)| shape-14 =#C42222 |mark-coord15={{coord|23|46|34|N|86|43|39|E}} | label-pos15=right|label15=ECL Mugma Area |numbered15=0 | mark-title15=[[Mugma Area]] | label-size15=12| shape-color15=#AA6666 |mark-coord16={{coord|23|43|45|N|86|44|30|E}} | label-pos16=bottom|label16=BCCL Chanch/ Victoria Area |numbered16=0 | mark-title16=[[Chanch/ Victoria Area]] | label-size16=12| shape-color16=#AA6666 |mark-coord17={{coord|23.7809|86.8055}}| label17= Maithon|labela17= Dam| label-color17 = #C42222 | label-angle17=0| label-pos17=top| label-size17=10| mark-size17=12| numbered17=D|mark-title17 =[[Maithon Dam]]| shape-color17=#C42222 |mark-coord18={{coord|23.6823|86.7473}}| label18= Panchet|labela18= Dam| label-color18 = #C42222 | label-angle18=0| label-pos18=right| label-size18=10| mark-size18=12| numbered18=D|mark-title18 =[[Panchet Dam]]| shape-color18=#C42222 |mark-coord19={{coord|23|49|4|N|86|45|23|E}} | label-pos19=left|label19= Maithon Power Plant | numbered19=P| mark-title19= [[Maithon Power Plant]] |shape-color19=#967117 |mark-coord20={{coord|23|44|29|N|86|39|19|E}} | label-pos20=right|label20=Kaliasole| numbered20=R| mark-title20= [[Kaliasole]] (R)|shape-20 =#C42222}}

===Location=== Mera is located at {{coord|23.756399|N|86.793537|E|display=inline}}.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

===Overview=== The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating [[Highland|uplands]] bustling with coalmines. While the [[Damodar River|Damodar]] flows along the southern boundary, the [[Barakar River|Barakar]] flows along the eastern boundary. Both the rivers form the boundary with [[West Bengal]]. [[Panchet Dam]] and [[Maithon Dam]], along with their reservoirs, are prominently visible in the map. The entire area is covered in [[Nirsa (community development block)]]. In Nirsa CD block 69% of the population live in rural areas and 31% live in urban areas. The [https://dhanbad.nic.in/block-offices/ official website of the district] has announced the formation of two new CD blocks – Egarkund and Kaliasole, possibly carved out of Nirsa CD block. As of July 2019, there is no further information about the new CD blocks. [[Bharat Coking Coal|BCCL]] operates [[Chanch/ Victoria Area]] partially within the region shown in the map. [[Eastern Coalfields|ECL]] operates [[Mugma Area]] fully within the region shown in the map.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf | title = District Census Handbook Dhanbad | work = Series 21, Part XIIA, pages 4-5, 5-6, 8 | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand | accessdate = 4 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bcclweb.in/?page_id=22623| title = Area | publisher = Bharat Coking Coal Limited | accessdate = 2 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.easterncoal.gov.in/contactus/cugtel.html|title = Area-wise Closed User Group (CUG) Telephone Number | publisher= Eastern Coalfields Limited| accessdate = 11 August 2018}}</ref>

==Demographics== As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Mera had a total population of 7,051 of which 3,801 (54%) were males and 3,250 (46%) were females. Population below 6 years was 932. The total number of literates in Mera was 4,435 (72.48% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-JK.html |title = 2011 Census C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= Jharkhand – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 11 June 2019}}</ref>

{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Mera had a population of 5,199. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Mera has an average literacy rate of 54%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 64%, and female literacy is 42%. In Mera, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==Infrastructure== Mera has an area of 3.658 km2. It is 42 km from the district headquarters Dhanbad. There is a railway station at [[Kumardubi]] 12 km away. Buses are available in [[Maithon]] 12 km away. It has 14 km roads and open drains. The two major sources of protected water supply are tap water from treated sources and uncovered wells. There are 1,185 domestic electric connections and 5 road light points. Amongst the medical facilities, it has 1 hospital with 50 beds. Amongst the educational facilities, it has 3 primary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 secondary schools and 2 general degree colleges. There is a senior secondary school at [[Maithon]] 2.5 km away. Amongst the recreational facilities, there is a cinema theatre. It is a centre of the firebricks industry.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/20/2009_PART_A_DCHB_DHANBAD.pdf| title = District Census Handbook, Dhanbad, 2011, Series 21, Part XII A | work = Pages 639-664 Statements | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, Jharkhand. | accessdate = 9 June 2019}}</ref>

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[[Category:Cities and towns in Dhanbad district]]