Merho Population

As per the 2011 Census, Merho Village has a population of 408 (408) with 203 (203) males and 205 (205) females.The sex ratio in Merho is 1010, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merho Village is 72 (72) which is 17.65% of Merho Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merho Village is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Merho village is listed as part of the Gande Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Giridih District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

408

Toatl Population

203

Male Population

205

Female Population

Merho Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Merho Village current estimated population is projected to be 500 (500), indicating a 22.32% increased from Merho's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 248 , and the estimated female population is 252 .

Merho Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Merho Village estimated population is projected to be 505 (505), projecting a 23.73% increased from Merho's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 251 , and the estimated female population is 255 .

Merho Literacy Rate

Merho Village has a literacy rate of 63.1% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merho Village is 86.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merho Village is 40.59 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merho

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.1 86.14 40.59
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.1 86.14 40.59

Merho Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Merho Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Merho Village.

Merho Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merho Village is 285 (285) with 141 (141) males and 144 (144) females, which is 69.85% of Merho Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merho

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1010
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1010

Merho Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Merho Village are 80 (80).

Merho Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Merho Village, there are about 140 (140) workers, making up nearly 34.31% of the Merho Village total population. Out of these, around 105 (105) are male workers, and about 35 (35) are female workers.

Merho - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 500 (500) 22.32%
2026 505 (505) 23.73% 1.41 %
2027 511 (511) 25.08% 1.35 %
2028 516 (516) 26.43% 1.35 %
2029 522 (522) 27.78% 1.35 %
2030 527 (527) 29.13% 1.35 %
2031 532 (532) 30.38% 1.25 %
2032 537 (537) 31.55% 1.17 %
2033 542 (542) 32.71% 1.16 %
2034 547 (547) 33.88% 1.17 %
2035 552 (552) 35.05% 1.17 %
2036 556 (556) 36.22% 1.17 %

Projected estimates indicate that Merho Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 556 (556), with a male population of 274 (274) and a female population of 282 (282). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Merho Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Merho Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Duwar Pahari 468
2 Ahridih 972
3 Marwatanr 523
4 Karanpura 0
5 Karmatanr 294
6 Paharpur 150
7 Gadi Sirsia 269
8 Charghara 410
9 Pipratol 372
10 Goradih 659

Merho Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Merho is 408 (408).

The estimated population of Merho in 2025 is approximately 500 (500).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Merho is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 285 (69.85%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merho is 63.1%, with male literacy at 86.14% and female literacy at 40.59%.

The sex ratio in Merho is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Merho population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.26% up to 2036.