Mekra Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mekra Village has a population of 12.23 k (12,229) with 6.55 k (6,553) males and 5.68 k (5,676) females.The sex ratio in Mekra is 867, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mekra Village is 2.56 k (2,555) which is 20.89% of Mekra Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mekra Village is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mekra village is listed as part of the Mokameh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Patna District in the state of BIHAR in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Mekra Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mekra Village current estimated population is projected to be 15.06 k (15,063), indicating a 23.17% increased from Mekra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.04 k, and the estimated female population is 7.02 k.
Mekra Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mekra Village estimated population is projected to be 15.28 k (15,276), projecting a 24.91% increased from Mekra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.15 k, and the estimated female population is 7.12 k.
Mekra Literacy Rate
Mekra Village has a literacy rate of 40.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mekra Village is 46.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mekra Village is 33.96 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mekra
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40.87 | 46.83 | 33.96 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 40.87 | 46.83 | 33.96 |
Mekra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mekra Village is 1.83 k (1,828) with 1.00 k (1,004) males and 824 (824) females, which is 14.95% of Mekra Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Mekra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Mekra Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Mekra Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mekra
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 867 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 867 |
Mekra Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Mekra Village are 1.97 k(1,966).
Mekra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mekra Village, there are about 3.24 k (3,239) workers, making up nearly 26.49% of the Mekra Village total population. Out of these, around 2.75 k (2,747) are male workers, and about 492 (492) are female workers.
Mekra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.06 k (15,063) | 23.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 15.28 k (15,276) | 24.91% | 1.74 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 15.48 k (15,484) | 26.61% | 1.7 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 15.69 k (15,688) | 28.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 15.89 k (15,891) | 29.94% | 1.66 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 16.10 k (16,095) | 31.61% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 16.30 k (16,299) | 33.28% | 1.67 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 16.49 k (16,486) | 34.81% | 1.53 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 16.66 k (16,661) | 36.24% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 16.84 k (16,836) | 37.67% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 17.01 k (17,011) | 39.1% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 17.19 k (17,186) | 40.53% | 1.43 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 17.36 k (17,362) | 41.97% | 1.44 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mekra Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.36 k (17,362), with a male population of 9.22 k (9,222) and a female population of 8.14 k (8,135). This reflects a total growth of 41.97% from Mekra Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.57%.
Mekra Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seonar | 8,352 |
| 2 | Barahpur | 6,962 |
| 3 | Mor (Part in Ghoswari) | 19,967 |
| 4 | Sultanpur | 2,509 |
| 5 | Kanhaipur | 10,871 |