Meral (Pipra Kalan) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil has a population of 1.30 Lac (1,30,308) with 67.25 k (67,253) males and 63.06 k (63,055) females.The sex ratio in Meral (Pipra Kalan) is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 23.21 k (23,207) which is 17.81% of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meral (Pipra Kalan) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Garhwa District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Meral (Pipra Kalan) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,57,441), indicating a 20.82% increased from Meral (Pipra Kalan)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.97 k, and the estimated female population is 76.47 k.
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.59 Lac (1,59,389), projecting a 22.32% increased from Meral (Pipra Kalan)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.94 k, and the estimated female population is 77.44 k.
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.08 Lac (1,07,551), accounting for 82.54% of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 55.52 k (55,515), and the Hindu female population is around 52.04 k (52,036).
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.52 k (22,516), accounting for 17.28% of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.61 k (11,612), and the Muslim female population is around 10.90 k (10,904).
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,07,551 | 82.54% |
| Muslim | 22,516 | 17.28% |
| Religion not stated | 127 | 0.1% |
| Christian | 68 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 37 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMeral (Pipra Kalan) Urban Population
The Urban population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Rural Population
The Rural population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,30,308), with 67.25 k (67,253) being males and 63.06 k (63,055) being females, making up 100% of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Literacy Rate
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 72.22 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 45.99 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil, it is around 59.54%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meral (Pipra Kalan)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.54 | 72.22 | 45.99 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 59.54 | 72.22 | 45.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Meral (Pipra Kalan)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 58.9 | 71.38 | 45.56 |
| Muslim | 62.6 | 76.24 | 47.97 |
| Religion not stated | 61.33 | 70.27 | 52.63 |
| Christian | 71.43 | 80 | 61.54 |
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 31.45 k (31,448) with 16.24 k (16,238) males and 15.21 k (15,210) females, which is 24.13% of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 8.58 k (8,576) with 4.45 k (4,446) males and 4.13 k (4,130) females, which is 6.58% of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meral (Pipra Kalan)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 938 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Meral (Pipra Kalan)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 938 |
| Muslim | 940 |
| Religion not stated | 896 |
| Christian | 889 |
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Area & Households
The Total Area of Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil is 271.92 Square KM, with a population density of 479 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil are 77.The Total Number of households in Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil are 24.91 k(24,906).
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil, there are about 54.84 k (54,838) workers, making up nearly 42.08% of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.60 k (31,599) are male workers, and about 23.24 k (23,239) are female workers.
Meral (Pipra Kalan) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.57 Lac (1,57,441) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,389) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.61 Lac (1,61,227) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,987) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,747) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.67 Lac (1,66,511) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.68 Lac (1,68,271) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.70 Lac (1,69,891) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,416) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,937) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,459) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,980) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,502) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.78 Lac (1,77,502), with a male population of 90.75 k (90,753) and a female population of 86.74 k (86,740). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Meral (Pipra Kalan) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.