Merhkuri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Merhkuri Village has a population of 3.52 k (3,522) with 1.82 k (1,817) males and 1.71 k (1,705) females.The sex ratio in Merhkuri is 939, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merhkuri Village is 571 (571) which is 16.21% of Merhkuri Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merhkuri Village is 943 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Merhkuri village is listed as part of the Meskaur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Nawada District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.52 k

Toatl Population

1.82 k

Male Population

1.71 k

Female Population

Merhkuri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Merhkuri Village current estimated population is projected to be 4.34 k (4,338), indicating a 23.17% increased from Merhkuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.23 k, and the estimated female population is 2.11 k.

Merhkuri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Merhkuri Village estimated population is projected to be 4.40 k (4,400), projecting a 24.91% increased from Merhkuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.26 k, and the estimated female population is 2.14 k.

Merhkuri Literacy Rate

Merhkuri Village has a literacy rate of 59.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merhkuri Village is 69.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merhkuri Village is 48.32 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merhkuri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.47 69.93 48.32
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 59.47 69.93 48.32

Merhkuri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merhkuri Village is 1.01 k (1,010) with 548 (548) males and 462 (462) females, which is 28.68% of Merhkuri Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 844 females for every 1000 males.

Merhkuri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Merhkuri Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merhkuri Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merhkuri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 939
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 939

Merhkuri Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Merhkuri Village are 589 (589).

Merhkuri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Merhkuri Village, there are about 1.17 k (1,170) workers, making up nearly 33.22% of the Merhkuri Village total population. Out of these, around 828 (828) are male workers, and about 342 (342) are female workers.

Merhkuri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.34 k (4,338) 23.17%
2025 4.40 k (4,400) 24.91% 1.74 %
2026 4.46 k (4,460) 26.61% 1.7 %
2027 4.52 k (4,518) 28.28% 1.67 %
2028 4.58 k (4,577) 29.94% 1.66 %
2029 4.64 k (4,636) 31.61% 1.67 %
2030 4.70 k (4,695) 33.28% 1.67 %
2031 4.75 k (4,748) 34.81% 1.53 %
2032 4.80 k (4,799) 36.24% 1.43 %
2033 4.85 k (4,849) 37.67% 1.43 %
2034 4.90 k (4,900) 39.1% 1.43 %
2035 4.95 k (4,950) 40.53% 1.43 %
2036 5.00 k (5,001) 41.97% 1.44 %

Projected estimates indicate that Merhkuri Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.00 k (5,001), with a male population of 2.56 k (2,557) and a female population of 2.44 k (2,444). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Merhkuri Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.

Merhkuri Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Dhonrhra 1,930
2 Ganga Bara 1,517
3 Shekhabara 681
4 Meksaur 3,896
5 Biju Bigha 3,558
6 Ranka Jalalpur 1,084
7 Pathra 2,226
8 Noni 535
9 Lodipur Chak 1,627
10 Paroria 1,701

Merhkuri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Merhkuri is 3.52 k (3,522).

The estimated population of Merhkuri in 2024 is approximately 4.34 k (4,338).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Merhkuri is 1.01 k (28.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merhkuri is 59.47%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 48.32%.

The sex ratio in Merhkuri is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Merhkuri population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.57% up to 2036.