Merkhogundi Kalan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkhogundi Kalan Village has a population of 518 (518) with 272 (272) males and 246 (246) females.The sex ratio in Merkhogundi Kalan is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkhogundi Kalan Village is 75 (75) which is 14.48% of Merkhogundi Kalan Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkhogundi Kalan Village is 924 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkhogundi Kalan village is listed as part of the Jamua Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Giridih District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merkhogundi Kalan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkhogundi Kalan Village current estimated population is projected to be 626 (626), indicating a 20.82% increased from Merkhogundi Kalan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 328 , and the estimated female population is 299 .
Merkhogundi Kalan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkhogundi Kalan Village estimated population is projected to be 634 (634), projecting a 22.32% increased from Merkhogundi Kalan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 332 , and the estimated female population is 303 .
Merkhogundi Kalan Literacy Rate
Merkhogundi Kalan Village has a literacy rate of 77.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkhogundi Kalan Village is 92.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkhogundi Kalan Village is 60.95 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkhogundi Kalan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.43 | 92.27 | 60.95 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.43 | 92.27 | 60.95 |
Merkhogundi Kalan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Merkhogundi Kalan Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Merkhogundi Kalan Village.
Merkhogundi Kalan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merkhogundi Kalan Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merkhogundi Kalan Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkhogundi Kalan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 905 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 905 |
Merkhogundi Kalan Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkhogundi Kalan Village are 80 (80).
Merkhogundi Kalan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkhogundi Kalan Village, there are about 241 (241) workers, making up nearly 46.53% of the Merkhogundi Kalan Village total population. Out of these, around 128 (128) are male workers, and about 113 (113) are female workers.
Merkhogundi Kalan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 626 (626) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 634 (634) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 641 (641) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 648 (648) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 655 (655) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 662 (662) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 669 (669) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 676 (676) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 682 (682) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 688 (688) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 694 (694) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 700 (700) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 706 (706) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkhogundi Kalan Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 706 (706), with a male population of 368 (368) and a female population of 339 (339). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Merkhogundi Kalan Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Merkhogundi Kalan Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manjhladih | 581 |
| 2 | Bhupatdih | 1,128 |
| 3 | Pindrabad | 898 |
| 4 | Merkhogundi Khurd | 850 |
| 5 | Rupidih | 414 |
| 6 | Bengai | 0 |
| 7 | Naitanr | 443 |
| 8 | Balgo | 2,089 |
| 9 | Karmatanr | 694 |
| 10 | Karichatan | 393 |