Merikote U.P.S. is a Pr. Up Pr. and Secondary Only school in Merikote, Ganjam, Odisha. UDISE: 21192223301 · Co-educational · Department of Education · Operational
| School Name | Merikote U.P.S. |
| UDISE Code | 21192223301 |
| Headmaster | PRADYUMN KUMAR PARIDA |
| Status | ✅ Operational |
| Management | Department of Education |
| Affiliation Board | Odisha Recognized / Board of School Education |
| Establishment Year | 1968 |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Ganjam |
| Block | Surada |
| Village | Merikote |
| Cluster | Merikote |
| Location Type | 🌿 Rural |
| PIN Code | 761109🔍 Find Schools in 761109 |
| Category | Pr. Up Pr. and Secondary Only |
| School Type | Co-educational |
| Medium of Instruction | Oriya Medium |
| Headmaster / Principal | PRADYUMN KUMAR PARIDA |
| Total Appointed Teachers | 12(11 Male, 1 Female) |
| Total Enrolled Students | 221(123 Boys, 98 Girls) |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) | 18 : 1(RTE standard: 30–35 students per teacher) |
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| Address | AT PO MERIKOTE - PIN: 761109 |
| Phone / Helpline | 00000000 |
| merikote130db@gmail.com | |
| Website / Portal | Merikote.in ↗ |
Looking for schools near your location in PIN Code 761109 (Merikote, Surada, Ganjam)? Under the Right to Education (RTE) neighbourhood norms, primary schools must be within 1 km walking radius and upper primary schools within 3 km of your residence.
Student-Teacher Ratio (PTR): There is 1 teacher for every 18 students in this school, which is excellent for personalized attention (RTE Standard is 30:1).
Merikote U.P.S. is registered in the Ministry of Education database with unique 11-digit UDISE+ code 21192223301. This permanent institutional identifier is required for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) verification, state board forms, and transfer records.
ℹ️ Infrastructure Benchmark: Merikote U.P.S. reports 10 of 10 standard physical education amenities verified under the official UDISE+ database in Surada block of Ganjam district. Detailed amenity status is verified below.
Before visiting any school, check if separate toilets for boys and girls are working, and whether drinking water is available. You can also ask the Block Education Officer (BEO) in Surada for an inspection report.
As a government institution, Merikote U.P.S. provides free education under the RTE Act (2009) up to elementary levels, with zero tuition fees and statutory student benefits. Direct admissions are processed through the school office.
School Address: AT PO MERIKOTE - PIN: 761109
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The official 11-digit UDISE code of Merikote U.P.S. is 21192223301. The school is listed as Operational under the administration of Department of Education. This code is used for NSP scholarship verification and official state education records.
Merikote U.P.S. provides instruction in Oriya Medium for Class 1 to 8 in a Co-educational setting. Administrative leadership is held by PRADYUMN KUMAR PARIDA.
As a government institution, admission to Merikote U.P.S. is completely free of tuition fees under the RTE Act. Direct admission can be completed by visiting the school office during the enrollment season with the child's identity and residence documents.
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