Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the area.

The region shown in the map is a part of the undulating uplands bustling with coalmines.

The entire area is covered in Nirsa (community development block).

BCCL operates Chanch/ Victoria Area partially within the region shown in the map.

ECL operates Mugma Area fully within the region shown in the map.

[1][2][3] 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.

The total number of literates in Mera was 4,435 (72.48% of the population over 6 years).