Merai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merai Village has a population of 731 (731) with 382 (382) males and 349 (349) females.The sex ratio in Merai is 914, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merai Village is 134 (134) which is 18.33% of Merai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merai Village is 1062 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merai village is listed as part of the Poundi-Uproda Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Korba District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merai Village current estimated population is projected to be 872 (872), indicating a 19.17% increased from Merai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 455 , and the estimated female population is 417 .
Merai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merai Village estimated population is projected to be 881 (881), projecting a 20.5% increased from Merai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 460 , and the estimated female population is 422 .
Merai Literacy Rate
Merai Village has a literacy rate of 49.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merai Village is 63.09 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merai Village is 33.21 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49.08 | 63.09 | 33.21 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 49.08 | 63.09 | 33.21 |
Merai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merai Village is 8 (8) with 3 (3) males and 5 (5) females, which is 1.09% of Merai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1667 females for every 1000 males.
Merai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merai Village is 670 (670) with 355 (355) males and 315 (315) females, which is 91.66% of Merai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 914 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 914 |
Merai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merai Village are 172 (172).
Merai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merai Village, there are about 449 (449) workers, making up nearly 61.42% of the Merai Village total population. Out of these, around 227 (227) are male workers, and about 222 (222) are female workers.
Merai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 872 (872) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 881 (881) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 890 (890) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 899 (899) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 908 (908) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 916 (916) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 925 (925) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 933 (933) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 940 (940) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 948 (948) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 956 (956) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 964 (964) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 971 (971) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 971 (971), with a male population of 507 (507) and a female population of 465 (465). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Merai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.
Merai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurudwari | 564 |
| 2 | Saila | 877 |
| 3 | Mudmisani | 399 |
| 4 | Ghanwara | 229 |
| 5 | Paraswanidand | 23 |
| 6 | Pattharphod | 653 |
| 7 | Ranigadhi | 494 |
| 8 | Tilaidand | 85 |
| 9 | Amlikunda | 951 |
| 10 | Talmalidand | 272 |