Meral Population in 2025
In 2025, Meral Village current estimated population is projected to be 14.57 k (14,566), indicating a 22.32% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.52 k, and the estimated female population is 7.05 k.
Meral Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Meral Village estimated population is projected to be 14.73 k (14,734), projecting a 23.73% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 7.60 k, and the estimated female population is 7.13 k.
Meral Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Meral Village has a population of 11.91 k (11,908) with 6.17 k (6,169) males and 5.74 k (5,739) females.The sex ratio in Meral is 931, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meral Village is 2.06 k (2,061) which is 17.31% of Meral Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meral Village is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Meral village is listed as part of the Meral (Pipra Kalan) Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Garhwa District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Meral Literacy Rate
Meral Village has a literacy rate of 65.88% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meral Village is 77.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meral Village is 53.49 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meral
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.88 | 77.29 | 53.49 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 65.88 | 77.29 | 53.49 |
Meral Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meral Village is 2.83 k (2,825) with 1.48 k (1,477) males and 1.35 k (1,348) females, which is 23.72% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Meral Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meral Village is 350 (350) with 169 (169) males and 181 (181) females, which is 2.94% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1072 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meral
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 931 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 931 |
Meral Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Meral Village are 2.22 k(2,220).
Meral Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meral Village, there are about 4.64 k (4,635) workers, making up nearly 38.92% of the Meral Village total population. Out of these, around 2.75 k (2,754) are male workers, and about 1.88 k (1,881) are female workers.
Meral - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14.57 k (14,566) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.73 k (14,734) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.90 k (14,895) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 15.06 k (15,056) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 15.22 k (15,217) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 15.38 k (15,378) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 15.53 k (15,526) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 15.67 k (15,665) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 15.80 k (15,804) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 15.94 k (15,943) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 16.08 k (16,082) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 16.22 k (16,221) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meral Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.22 k (16,221), with a male population of 8.33 k (8,325) and a female population of 7.90 k (7,895). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Meral Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Meral Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banua | 672 |
| 2 | Adhauri | 1,390 |
| 3 | Rajhara | 1,405 |
| 4 | Serasam | 297 |
| 5 | Sangbaria | 2,304 |
| 6 | Kumbhi | 1,101 |
| 7 | Bankheta | 270 |
| 8 | Akalbani | 1,522 |
| 9 | Korkoma | 3,471 |
| 10 | Baghauta | 376 |