Merle Population in 2025
In 2025, Merle Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.30 k (1,304), indicating a 22.32% increased from Merle's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 632 , and the estimated female population is 674 .
Merle Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Merle Village estimated population is projected to be 1.32 k (1,319), projecting a 23.73% increased from Merle's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 639 , and the estimated female population is 682 .
Merle Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Merle Village has a population of 1.07 k (1,066) with 518 (518) males and 548 (548) females.The sex ratio in Merle is 1058, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merle Village is 145 (145) which is 13.6% of Merle Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merle Village is 1302 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merle village is listed as part of the Kisko Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Lohardaga District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Merle Literacy Rate
Merle Village has a literacy rate of 72.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merle Village is 85.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merle Village is 59.66 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merle
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.42 | 85.49 | 59.66 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.42 | 85.49 | 59.66 |
Merle Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Merle Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Merle Village.
Merle Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merle Village is 728 (728) with 337 (337) males and 391 (391) females, which is 68.29% of Merle Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1161 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merle
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1058 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1058 |
Merle Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merle Village are 222 (222).
Merle Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merle Village, there are about 744 (744) workers, making up nearly 69.79% of the Merle Village total population. Out of these, around 370 (370) are male workers, and about 374 (374) are female workers.
Merle - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.30 k (1,304) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.32 k (1,319) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.33 k (1,334) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.35 k (1,348) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.36 k (1,363) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.38 k (1,377) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.39 k (1,390) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.40 k (1,403) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.42 k (1,415) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.43 k (1,428) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.44 k (1,440) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.45 k (1,453) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merle Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.45 k (1,453), with a male population of 699 (699) and a female population of 754 (754). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Merle Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Merle Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barchorgain | 856 |
| 2 | Jogiara | 405 |
| 3 | Agardih | 447 |
| 4 | Barwatoli | 214 |
| 5 | Jamhre | 271 |
| 6 | Bonga | 520 |
| 7 | Hisri | 3,914 |
| 8 | Chhotchorgain | 490 |
| 9 | Korgo | 439 |
| 10 | Chanpi | 356 |