Merkheda Population in 2025
In 2025, Merkheda Village current estimated population is projected to be 713 (713), indicating a 21.67% increased from Merkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 368 , and the estimated female population is 346 .
Merkheda Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Merkheda Village estimated population is projected to be 721 (721), projecting a 22.95% increased from Merkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 372 , and the estimated female population is 350 .
Merkheda Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Merkheda Village has a population of 586 (586) with 304 (304) males and 282 (282) females.The sex ratio in Merkheda is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkheda Village is 98 (98) which is 16.72% of Merkheda Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkheda Village is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkheda village is listed as part of the Badod Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Shajapur District in the state of MADHYA PRADESH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
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Merkheda Literacy Rate
Merkheda Village has a literacy rate of 46.11% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkheda Village is 57.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkheda Village is 33.47 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkheda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46.11 | 57.94 | 33.47 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 46.11 | 57.94 | 33.47 |
Merkheda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkheda Village is 149 (149) with 78 (78) males and 71 (71) females, which is 25.43% of Merkheda Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Merkheda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merkheda Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merkheda Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkheda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 928 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 928 |
Merkheda Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkheda Village are 111 (111).
Merkheda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkheda Village, there are about 310 (310) workers, making up nearly 52.9% of the Merkheda Village total population. Out of these, around 210 (210) are male workers, and about 100 (100) are female workers.
Merkheda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 713 (713) | 21.67% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 721 (721) | 22.95% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 728 (728) | 24.15% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 735 (735) | 25.34% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 742 (742) | 26.54% | 1.2 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 749 (749) | 27.73% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 755 (755) | 28.83% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 761 (761) | 29.85% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 767 (767) | 30.87% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 773 (773) | 31.9% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 779 (779) | 32.92% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 785 (785) | 33.94% | 1.02 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkheda Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 785 (785), with a male population of 403 (403) and a female population of 383 (383). This reflects a total growth of 33.94% from Merkheda Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.12%.
Merkheda Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sirpoi | 1,177 |
| 2 | Sudwas | 2,988 |
| 3 | Dhabla Piplon | 1,401 |
| 4 | Manju Khedi | 606 |
| 5 | Pipalya Mana | 589 |
| 6 | Tungani | 495 |
| 7 | Fatehgarh | 817 |
| 8 | Kubadiya Khedi | 456 |
| 9 | Garda | 272 |
| 10 | Kalya Khedi | 619 |