Merikote Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merikote Village has a population of 928 (928) with 448 (448) males and 480 (480) females.The sex ratio in Merikote is 1072, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merikote Village is 74 (74) which is 7.97% of Merikote Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merikote Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merikote village is listed as part of the Badagada Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merikote Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merikote Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.03 k (1,028), indicating a 10.73% increased from Merikote's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 494 , and the estimated female population is 535 .
Merikote Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merikote Village estimated population is projected to be 1.03 k (1,034), projecting a 11.42% increased from Merikote's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 497 , and the estimated female population is 538 .
Merikote Literacy Rate
Merikote Village has a literacy rate of 40.75% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merikote Village is 49.64 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merikote Village is 32.51 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merikote
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40.75 | 49.64 | 32.51 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 40.75 | 49.64 | 32.51 |
Merikote Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merikote Village is 127 (127) with 60 (60) males and 67 (67) females, which is 13.69% of Merikote Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1117 females for every 1000 males.
Merikote Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merikote Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merikote Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merikote
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1072 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1072 |
Merikote Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merikote Village are 240 (240).
Merikote Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merikote Village, there are about 407 (407) workers, making up nearly 43.86% of the Merikote Village total population. Out of these, around 252 (252) are male workers, and about 155 (155) are female workers.
Merikote - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.03 k (1,028) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.03 k (1,034) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.04 k (1,040) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.05 k (1,045) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.05 k (1,050) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.06 k (1,055) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.06 k (1,060) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.06 k (1,064) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.07 k (1,067) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.07 k (1,070) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.07 k (1,074) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.08 k (1,077) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.08 k (1,080) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merikote Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.08 k (1,080), with a male population of 517 (517) and a female population of 564 (564). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Merikote Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.
Merikote Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piridibandha | 239 |
| 2 | Sanagochha | 187 |
| 3 | Uparaustapada | 139 |
| 4 | Gandigam | 191 |
| 5 | Gundurijhola | 0 |
| 6 | Seraka Bandha | 208 |
| 7 | Barabharania | 372 |
| 8 | Jera | 71 |
| 9 | Ranapalli | 150 |
| 10 | Sunakhandi | 272 |