Merkhedi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkhedi Village has a population of 1.34 k (1,343) with 656 (656) males and 687 (687) females.The sex ratio in Merkhedi is 1048, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkhedi Village is 235 (235) which is 17.5% of Merkhedi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkhedi Village is 1118 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkhedi village is listed as part of the Niwali Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barwani District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merkhedi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkhedi Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.62 k (1,616), indicating a 20.27% increased from Merkhedi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 785 , and the estimated female population is 831 .
Merkhedi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkhedi Village estimated population is projected to be 1.64 k (1,635), projecting a 21.67% increased from Merkhedi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 794 , and the estimated female population is 841 .
Merkhedi Literacy Rate
Merkhedi Village has a literacy rate of 42.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkhedi Village is 49.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkhedi Village is 35.17 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkhedi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 42.33 | 49.72 | 35.17 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 42.33 | 49.72 | 35.17 |
Merkhedi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkhedi Village is 38 (38) with 19 (19) males and 19 (19) females, which is 2.83% of Merkhedi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Merkhedi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merkhedi Village is 1.30 k (1,297) with 632 (632) males and 665 (665) females, which is 96.57% of Merkhedi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1053 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkhedi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1048 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1048 |
Merkhedi Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkhedi Village are 209 (209).
Merkhedi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkhedi Village, there are about 698 (698) workers, making up nearly 51.97% of the Merkhedi Village total population. Out of these, around 351 (351) are male workers, and about 347 (347) are female workers.
Merkhedi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.62 k (1,616) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.64 k (1,635) | 21.67% | 1.4 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.65 k (1,652) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.67 k (1,668) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.68 k (1,684) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.70 k (1,700) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.72 k (1,716) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.73 k (1,731) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.74 k (1,744) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.76 k (1,758) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.77 k (1,772) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.79 k (1,786) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.80 k (1,799) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkhedi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.80 k (1,799), with a male population of 869 (869) and a female population of 932 (932). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Merkhedi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.14%.
Merkhedi Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borli | 1,588 |
| 2 | Sekatmuhali | 1,281 |
| 3 | Chatli | 3,309 |
| 4 | Sakad | 1,773 |
| 5 | Sildad | 1,463 |
| 6 | Khadkiya | 381 |
| 7 | Pipaldhar | 2,548 |
| 8 | Kunjari | 3,762 |
| 9 | Kannadgaon | 1,906 |
| 10 | Chichaba | 492 |