Merkee Population in 2025
In 2025, Merkee Village current estimated population is projected to be 833 (833), indicating a 20.5% increased from Merkee's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 424 , and the estimated female population is 410 .
Merkee Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Merkee Village estimated population is projected to be 842 (842), projecting a 21.74% increased from Merkee's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 428 , and the estimated female population is 414 .
Merkee Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Merkee Village has a population of 691 (691) with 352 (352) males and 339 (339) females.The sex ratio in Merkee is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkee Village is 88 (88) which is 12.74% of Merkee Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkee Village is 1379 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkee village is listed as part of the Balod Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Durg District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Merkee Literacy Rate
Merkee Village has a literacy rate of 86.57% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkee Village is 92.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkee Village is 80.21 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkee
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.57 | 92.38 | 80.21 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 86.57 | 92.38 | 80.21 |
Merkee Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkee Village is 6 (6) with 4 (4) males and 2 (2) females, which is 0.87% of Merkee Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 500 females for every 1000 males.
Merkee Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merkee Village is 58 (58) with 30 (30) males and 28 (28) females, which is 8.39% of Merkee Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkee
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 964 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 964 |
Merkee Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkee Village are 143 (143).
Merkee Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkee Village, there are about 293 (293) workers, making up nearly 42.4% of the Merkee Village total population. Out of these, around 190 (190) are male workers, and about 103 (103) are female workers.
Merkee - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 833 (833) | 20.5% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 842 (842) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 850 (850) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 858 (858) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 866 (866) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 874 (874) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 882 (882) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 889 (889) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 896 (896) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 904 (904) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 911 (911) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 918 (918) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkee Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 918 (918), with a male population of 467 (467) and a female population of 452 (452). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Merkee Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.
Merkee Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kherthadih | 586 |
| 2 | Daihan | 313 |
| 3 | Parras | 0 |
| 4 | Balod | 5 |
| 5 | Orma | 872 |
| 6 | Baghmara | 2,452 |
| 7 | Bhothali | 731 |
| 8 | Rewati Nawagaon | 907 |
| 9 | Kohanga Tola | 1,176 |
| 10 | Kharthuli | 593 |