Merkhogundi Khurd Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkhogundi Khurd Village has a population of 850 (850) with 453 (453) males and 397 (397) females.The sex ratio in Merkhogundi Khurd is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkhogundi Khurd Village is 155 (155) which is 18.24% of Merkhogundi Khurd Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkhogundi Khurd Village is 846 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkhogundi Khurd 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 Khurd Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkhogundi Khurd Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 k (1,027), indicating a 20.82% increased from Merkhogundi Khurd's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 546 , and the estimated female population is 482 .
Merkhogundi Khurd Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkhogundi Khurd Village estimated population is projected to be 1.04 k (1,040), projecting a 22.32% increased from Merkhogundi Khurd's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 552 , and the estimated female population is 488 .
Merkhogundi Khurd Literacy Rate
Merkhogundi Khurd Village has a literacy rate of 73.53% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkhogundi Khurd Village is 86.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkhogundi Khurd Village is 58.28 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkhogundi Khurd
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.53 | 86.99 | 58.28 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.53 | 86.99 | 58.28 |
Merkhogundi Khurd Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkhogundi Khurd Village is 292 (292) with 152 (152) males and 140 (140) females, which is 34.35% of Merkhogundi Khurd Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Merkhogundi Khurd Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merkhogundi Khurd Village is 82 (82) with 39 (39) males and 43 (43) females, which is 9.65% of Merkhogundi Khurd Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1103 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkhogundi Khurd
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 877 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 877 |
Merkhogundi Khurd Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkhogundi Khurd Village are 126 (126).
Merkhogundi Khurd Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkhogundi Khurd Village, there are about 447 (447) workers, making up nearly 52.59% of the Merkhogundi Khurd Village total population. Out of these, around 220 (220) are male workers, and about 227 (227) are female workers.
Merkhogundi Khurd - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.03 k (1,027) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.04 k (1,040) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.05 k (1,052) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.06 k (1,064) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.08 k (1,075) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.09 k (1,087) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.10 k (1,098) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.11 k (1,109) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.12 k (1,119) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.13 k (1,129) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.14 k (1,138) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.15 k (1,148) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.16 k (1,158) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkhogundi Khurd Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.16 k (1,158), with a male population of 612 (612) and a female population of 547 (547). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Merkhogundi Khurd Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Merkhogundi Khurd Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendua | 2,362 |
| 2 | Jaridih | 1,590 |
| 3 | Manjhladih | 581 |
| 4 | Bhupatdih | 1,128 |
| 5 | Pindrabad | 898 |
| 6 | Rupidih | 414 |
| 7 | Merkhogundi Kalan | 518 |
| 8 | Bengai | 0 |
| 9 | Naitanr | 443 |
| 10 | Balgo | 2,089 |