Merkheda Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkheda Village has a population of 1.51 k (1,509) with 806 (806) males and 703 (703) females.The sex ratio in Merkheda is 873, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkheda Village is 208 (208) which is 13.78% of Merkheda Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkheda Village is 692 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkheda village is listed as part of the Jafferabad Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Jalna District in the state of MAHARASHTRA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merkheda Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkheda Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.71 k (1,707), indicating a 13.1% increased from Merkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 915 , and the estimated female population is 792 .
Merkheda Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkheda Village estimated population is projected to be 1.72 k (1,720), projecting a 13.96% increased from Merkheda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 922 , and the estimated female population is 798 .
Merkheda Literacy Rate
Merkheda Village has a literacy rate of 70.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkheda Village is 84.77 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkheda Village is 54.85 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 | 70.56 | 84.77 | 54.85 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 70.56 | 84.77 | 54.85 |
Merkheda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkheda Village is 82 (82) with 45 (45) males and 37 (37) females, which is 5.43% of Merkheda Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 823 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 | 873 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 873 |
Merkheda Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkheda Village are 361 (361).
Merkheda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkheda Village, there are about 878 (878) workers, making up nearly 58.18% of the Merkheda Village total population. Out of these, around 449 (449) are male workers, and about 429 (429) are female workers.
Merkheda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.71 k (1,707) | 13.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.72 k (1,720) | 13.96% | 0.86 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.73 k (1,732) | 14.74% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.74 k (1,743) | 15.48% | 0.74 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 16.21% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.77 k (1,765) | 16.94% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.78 k (1,776) | 17.67% | 0.73 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.79 k (1,786) | 18.32% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.80 k (1,795) | 18.91% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.80 k (1,804) | 19.49% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.81 k (1,812) | 20.08% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.82 k (1,821) | 20.66% | 0.58 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.83 k (1,830) | 21.25% | 0.59 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkheda Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.83 k (1,830), with a male population of 982 (982) and a female population of 849 (849). This reflects a total growth of 21.25% from Merkheda Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.68%.
Merkheda Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanjol | 1,070 |
| 2 | Konad | 2,132 |
| 3 | Sonkheda | 635 |
| 4 | Gopi | 737 |
| 5 | Khasgaon | 3,573 |
| 6 | Weerkheda Bhalki | 689 |
| 7 | Pimpal Khunta | 763 |
| 8 | Devulgaon Ugle | 1,329 |
| 9 | Kumbhari | 1,075 |
| 10 | Bharadkhead | 850 |