Meral Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meral Village has a population of 390 (390) with 207 (207) males and 183 (183) females.The sex ratio in Meral is 885, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meral Village is 54 (54) which is 13.85% of Meral Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meral Village is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Meral village is listed as part of the Murhu Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Khunti District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Meral Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meral Village current estimated population is projected to be 472 (472), indicating a 20.82% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 250 , and the estimated female population is 222 .
Meral Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meral Village estimated population is projected to be 478 (478), projecting a 22.32% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 253 , and the estimated female population is 225 .
Meral Literacy Rate
Meral Village has a literacy rate of 78.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meral Village is 87.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meral Village is 69.43 higher 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 | 78.87 | 87.15 | 69.43 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 78.87 | 87.15 | 69.43 |
Meral Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Meral Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Meral Village.
Meral Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meral Village is 174 (174) with 85 (85) males and 89 (89) females, which is 44.62% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meral
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 885 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 885 |
Meral Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Meral Village are 86 (86).
Meral Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meral Village, there are about 208 (208) workers, making up nearly 53.33% of the Meral Village total population. Out of these, around 105 (105) are male workers, and about 103 (103) are female workers.
Meral - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 472 (472) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 478 (478) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 483 (483) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 488 (488) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 494 (494) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 499 (499) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 504 (504) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 509 (509) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 514 (514) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 518 (518) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 523 (523) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 527 (527) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 532 (532) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meral Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 532 (532), with a male population of 280 (280) and a female population of 252 (252). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Meral Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.28%.
Meral Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hansa | 1,702 |
| 2 | Gajgaon | 1,194 |
| 3 | Perka | 581 |
| 4 | Mahil | 1,631 |
| 5 | Sardula | 97 |
| 6 | Dulua | 363 |
| 7 | Jobe | 264 |
| 8 | Hesel | 320 |
| 9 | Bichna | 1,464 |
| 10 | Gomharia | 701 |