Merha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merha Village has a population of 372 (372) with 187 (187) males and 185 (185) females.The sex ratio in Merha is 990, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merha Village is 53 (53) which is 14.25% of Merha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merha Village is 1305 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merha village is listed as part of the Kasmar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Bokaro District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merha Village current estimated population is projected to be 450 (450), indicating a 20.82% increased from Merha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 226 , and the estimated female population is 225 .
Merha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merha Village estimated population is projected to be 456 (456), projecting a 22.32% increased from Merha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 228 , and the estimated female population is 228 .
Merha Literacy Rate
Merha Village has a literacy rate of 57.68% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merha Village is 72.56 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merha Village is 41.94 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.68 | 72.56 | 41.94 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.68 | 72.56 | 41.94 |
Merha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Merha Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Merha Village.
Merha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merha Village is 255 (255) with 131 (131) males and 124 (124) females, which is 68.55% of Merha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 990 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 990 |
Merha Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merha Village are 74 (74).
Merha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merha Village, there are about 199 (199) workers, making up nearly 53.49% of the Merha Village total population. Out of these, around 104 (104) are male workers, and about 95 (95) are female workers.
Merha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 450 (450) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 456 (456) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 461 (461) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 466 (466) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 471 (471) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 476 (476) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 481 (481) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 485 (485) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 490 (490) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 494 (494) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 499 (499) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 503 (503) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 507 (507) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 507 (507), with a male population of 253 (253) and a female population of 255 (255). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Merha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Merha Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tangtona | 2,573 |
| 2 | Bagda | 2,664 |
| 3 | Pakribandh | 90 |
| 4 | Bhawanipur | 592 |
| 5 | Raghunathpur | 719 |
| 6 | Durgapur | 2,926 |
| 7 | Mungo | 777 |
| 8 | Rangamati | 729 |
| 9 | Kurko | 960 |
| 10 | Mayapur | 965 |