Meherma Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meherma Tehsil has a population of 1.46 Lac (1,46,325) with 76.59 k (76,588) males and 69.74 k (69,737) females.The sex ratio in Meherma is 911, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meherma Tehsil is 28.82 k (28,822) which is 19.7% of Meherma Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meherma Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meherma Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Godda District in the state of JHARKHAND in India.
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Meherma Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meherma Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.77 Lac (1,76,793), indicating a 20.82% increased from Meherma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.21 k, and the estimated female population is 84.57 k.
Meherma Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meherma Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.79 Lac (1,78,980), projecting a 22.32% increased from Meherma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.32 k, and the estimated female population is 85.65 k.
Meherma Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Meherma Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.08 Lac (1,08,449), accounting for 74.12% of the Meherma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.98 k (56,978), and the Hindu female population is around 51.47 k (51,471).
Meherma Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Meherma Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.57 k (33,565), accounting for 22.94% of the Meherma Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.45 k (17,446), and the Muslim female population is around 16.12 k (16,119).
Meherma Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,08,449 | 74.12% |
| Muslim | 33,565 | 22.94% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3,333 | 2.28% |
| Christian | 703 | 0.48% |
| Religion not stated | 245 | 0.17% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMeherma Urban Population
The Urban population of Meherma Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Meherma total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Meherma Rural Population
The Rural population of Meherma Tehsil is 1.46 Lac (1,46,325), with 76.59 k (76,588) being males and 69.74 k (69,737) being females, making up 100% of the Meherma total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Meherma Literacy Rate
Meherma Tehsil has a literacy rate of 55.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meherma Tehsil is 66.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meherma Tehsil is 44.81 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Meherma Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Meherma Tehsil, it is around 55.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meherma
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 55.99 | 66.03 | 44.81 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 55.99 | 66.03 | 44.81 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Meherma
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.7 | 69.54 | 48.66 |
| Muslim | 45.03 | 55.38 | 33.64 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 38.93 | 50.44 | 27.18 |
| Christian | 60.6 | 72.18 | 50.33 |
Meherma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meherma Tehsil is 22.25 k (22,253) with 11.61 k (11,611) males and 10.64 k (10,642) females, which is 15.21% of Meherma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Meherma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meherma Tehsil is 13.45 k (13,451) with 6.80 k (6,797) males and 6.65 k (6,654) females, which is 9.19% of Meherma Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meherma
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 911 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 911 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Meherma
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 904 |
| Muslim | 924 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 966 |
| Christian | 1093 |
Meherma Area & Households
The Total Area of Meherma Tehsil is 125.11 Square KM, with a population density of 1,170 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Meherma Tehsil are 213.The Total Number of households in Meherma Tehsil are 27.52 k(27,523).
Meherma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meherma Tehsil, there are about 56.85 k (56,845) workers, making up nearly 38.85% of the Meherma Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.41 k (37,408) are male workers, and about 19.44 k (19,437) are female workers.
Meherma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,793) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,980) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.81 Lac (1,81,045) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,021) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,997) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,978) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,955) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,773) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.92 Lac (1,92,486) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.94 Lac (1,94,194) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.96 Lac (1,95,903) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.98 Lac (1,97,611) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.99 Lac (1,99,320) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meherma Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.99 Lac (1,99,320), with a male population of 1.03 Lac (1,03,350) and a female population of 95.93 k (95,931). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Meherma Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.