Mekara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mekara Village has a population of 240 (240) with 128 (128) males and 112 (112) females.The sex ratio in Mekara is 875, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mekara Village is 19 (19) which is 7.92% of Mekara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mekara Village is 584 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mekara village is listed as part of the Baramkela Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Raigarh District in the state of CHHATTISGARH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Mekara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mekara Village current estimated population is projected to be 287 (287), indicating a 19.17% increased from Mekara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 153 , and the estimated female population is 134 .
Mekara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mekara Village estimated population is projected to be 290 (290), projecting a 20.5% increased from Mekara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 154 , and the estimated female population is 136 .
Mekara Literacy Rate
Mekara Village has a literacy rate of 68.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mekara Village is 81.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mekara Village is 54.29 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mekara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.78 | 81.9 | 54.29 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.78 | 81.9 | 54.29 |
Mekara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Mekara Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Mekara Village.
Mekara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mekara Village is 144 (144) with 75 (75) males and 69 (69) females, which is 60% of Mekara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mekara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 875 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 875 |
Mekara Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Mekara Village are 64 (64).
Mekara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mekara Village, there are about 160 (160) workers, making up nearly 66.67% of the Mekara Village total population. Out of these, around 84 (84) are male workers, and about 76 (76) are female workers.
Mekara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 287 (287) | 19.17% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 290 (290) | 20.5% | 1.33 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 293 (293) | 21.74% | 1.24 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 295 (295) | 22.91% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 298 (298) | 24.08% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 301 (301) | 25.25% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 304 (304) | 26.42% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 307 (307) | 27.52% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 309 (309) | 28.58% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 312 (312) | 29.64% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 314 (314) | 30.69% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 317 (317) | 31.75% | 1.06 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 319 (319) | 32.81% | 1.06 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mekara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 319 (319), with a male population of 170 (170) and a female population of 150 (150). This reflects a total growth of 32.81% from Mekara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.
Mekara Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karanpali | 626 |
| 2 | Baigindih | 269 |
| 3 | Hedaspali | 245 |
| 4 | Noonpani | 349 |
| 5 | Padkidipa | 444 |
| 6 | Padkipali | 367 |
| 7 | Bijamal | 221 |
| 8 | Tekapathar | 153 |
| 9 | Karpi | 324 |
| 10 | Mauhapali | 233 |