Merend, Jhalda - I
Merend is a village located in the Jhalda - I Subdivision of Purulia district of West Bengal. The village falls in Jhalda-I block and comes under Kalma Gram Panchayat.
As on January 2025, the current population of Merend is 831 out of which 412 are males and rest 419 are females. The sex ratio of this village is 1017 females per 1000 males. There are around 88 teenagers in Merend. It has literacy rate of 62% which means around 514 persons can read and write. Total 0 people belonging to scheduled caste and 18 scheduled tribe people live in the village. There are around 176 households in Merend, which means every family has 5 members on average. The village has working population of 367. The pincode of Merend is 723202 and there are many postoffices around the village which can used to send speed post, registered parcel etc.
- Jhalda Sub Post office
- Khamar Branch Post office
- Mahatomara Branch Post office
- Mosina Branch Post office
- Murguma Branch Post office
Schools
Merend has many good schools for education and follwing are popular schools among students.
- Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith (High School)
- Begunkodar High School (High School)
- Jhalda Girls High School (High School)
- Chatambari High School
- Kutidih High School.
Hospitals
Merend has many good hospitals for treatment and follwing are popular among people.
- Sarambo Sub-Center
- Bagbindha Sub-Center
- Jhalda Block Primary Health Center
- Khamar Sub-Center
- Hussaindih Sub-Center
Banks
Merend has many good banks for financial services and follwing are popular among people.