Merhiya Population in 2025
In 2025, Merhiya Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 k (1,858), indicating a 22.32% increased from Merhiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 906 , and the estimated female population is 954 .
Merhiya Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Merhiya Village estimated population is projected to be 1.88 k (1,880), projecting a 23.73% increased from Merhiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 916 , and the estimated female population is 965 .
Merhiya Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Merhiya Village has a population of 1.52 k (1,519) with 743 (743) males and 776 (776) females.The sex ratio in Merhiya is 1045, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merhiya Village is 200 (200) which is 13.17% of Merhiya Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merhiya Village is 802 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merhiya village is listed as part of the Musabani Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Purbi Singhbhum District in the state of JHARKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Merhiya Literacy Rate
Merhiya Village has a literacy rate of 63.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merhiya Village is 77.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merhiya Village is 51.53 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merhiya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.91 | 77.37 | 51.53 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.91 | 77.37 | 51.53 |
Merhiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merhiya Village is 41 (41) with 18 (18) males and 23 (23) females, which is 2.7% of Merhiya Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1278 females for every 1000 males.
Merhiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merhiya Village is 872 (872) with 419 (419) males and 453 (453) females, which is 57.41% of Merhiya Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1082 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merhiya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1045 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1045 |
Merhiya Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merhiya Village are 353 (353).
Merhiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merhiya Village, there are about 579 (579) workers, making up nearly 38.12% of the Merhiya Village total population. Out of these, around 387 (387) are male workers, and about 192 (192) are female workers.
Merhiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.86 k (1,858) | 22.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.88 k (1,880) | 23.73% | 1.41 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.90 k (1,900) | 25.08% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.92 k (1,921) | 26.43% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.94 k (1,942) | 27.78% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.96 k (1,962) | 29.13% | 1.35 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.98 k (1,981) | 30.38% | 1.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.00 k (1,999) | 31.55% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.02 k (2,016) | 32.71% | 1.16 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.03 k (2,034) | 33.88% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.05 k (2,052) | 35.05% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.07 k (2,070) | 36.22% | 1.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merhiya Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.07 k (2,070), with a male population of 1.00 k (1,003) and a female population of 1.07 k (1,068). This reflects a total growth of 36.22% from Merhiya Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.
Merhiya Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tilabani | 1,440 |
| 2 | Kadamdi | 767 |
| 3 | Barhaniyan | 463 |
| 4 | Laukeshra | 477 |
| 5 | Patharghara | 1,983 |
| 6 | Jamshol | 1,097 |
| 7 | Sonagara | 1,309 |
| 8 | Latiga | 1,584 |
| 9 | Bikrampur Alias Mainjhariya | 1,381 |
| 10 | Phuljhari | 640 |