Merh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merh Village has a population of 2.15 k (2,153) with 1.09 k (1,086) males and 1.07 k (1,067) females.The sex ratio in Merh is 983, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merh Village is 386 (386) which is 17.93% of Merh Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merh Village is 1087 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merh village is listed as part of the Chainpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kaimur (Bhabua) District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merh Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.65 k (2,652), indicating a 23.17% increased from Merh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.33 k, and the estimated female population is 1.32 k.
Merh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merh Village estimated population is projected to be 2.69 k (2,690), projecting a 24.91% increased from Merh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 k, and the estimated female population is 1.34 k.
Merh Literacy Rate
Merh Village has a literacy rate of 63.38% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merh Village is 73.25 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merh Village is 53.12 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.38 | 73.25 | 53.12 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.38 | 73.25 | 53.12 |
Merh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merh Village is 233 (233) with 113 (113) males and 120 (120) females, which is 10.82% of Merh Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1062 females for every 1000 males.
Merh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merh Village is 250 (250) with 132 (132) males and 118 (118) females, which is 11.61% of Merh Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 983 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 983 |
Merh Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merh Village are 335 (335).
Merh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merh Village, there are about 895 (895) workers, making up nearly 41.57% of the Merh Village total population. Out of these, around 519 (519) are male workers, and about 376 (376) are female workers.
Merh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.65 k (2,652) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.69 k (2,690) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.73 k (2,726) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.76 k (2,762) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.80 k (2,798) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.83 k (2,834) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.87 k (2,870) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.90 k (2,903) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.93 k (2,934) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.97 k (2,965) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.00 k (2,995) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.03 k (3,026) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.06 k (3,057) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merh Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.06 k (3,057), with a male population of 1.53 k (1,529) and a female population of 1.53 k (1,530). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Merh Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Merh Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shukulpur | 582 |
| 2 | Nandna | 1,835 |
| 3 | Halka | 0 |
| 4 | Niranjanpur | 703 |
| 5 | Tenaura | 690 |
| 6 | Mohammadpur | 460 |
| 7 | Chitarhi | 811 |
| 8 | Mahua Pokhar | 0 |
| 9 | Parbatpur | 1,990 |
| 10 | Chauth Parbatpur | 52 |