Meral Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meral Village has a population of 357 (357) with 164 (164) males and 193 (193) females.The sex ratio in Meral is 1177, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meral Village is 80 (80) which is 22.41% of Meral Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meral Village is 1500 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Meral village is listed as part of the Herhanj Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Latehar 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 432 (432), indicating a 20.82% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 198 , and the estimated female population is 235 .
Meral Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meral Village estimated population is projected to be 437 (437), projecting a 22.32% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 200 , and the estimated female population is 238 .
Meral Literacy Rate
Meral Village has a literacy rate of 50.18% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meral Village is 70.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meral Village is 31.72 lower 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 | 50.18 | 70.45 | 31.72 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 50.18 | 70.45 | 31.72 |
Meral Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meral Village is 265 (265) with 119 (119) males and 146 (146) females, which is 74.23% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1227 females for every 1000 males.
Meral Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meral Village is 82 (82) with 40 (40) males and 42 (42) females, which is 22.97% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1050 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meral
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1177 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1177 |
Meral Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Meral Village are 53 (53).
Meral Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meral Village, there are about 191 (191) workers, making up nearly 53.5% of the Meral Village total population. Out of these, around 90 (90) are male workers, and about 101 (101) are female workers.
Meral - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 432 (432) | 20.82% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 437 (437) | 22.32% | 1.5 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 442 (442) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 447 (447) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 452 (452) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 457 (457) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 462 (462) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 466 (466) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 470 (470) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 474 (474) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 478 (478) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 483 (483) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 487 (487) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meral Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 487 (487), with a male population of 222 (222) and a female population of 266 (266). 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 | Lath | 216 |
| 2 | Bankita | 313 |
| 3 | Nawada | 1,347 |
| 4 | Hundra | 474 |
| 5 | Sardhabar | 670 |
| 6 | Baseta | 0 |
| 7 | Bidir | 264 |
| 8 | Chuku | 684 |
| 9 | Bandua | 579 |
| 10 | Chaea | 346 |