Merdha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merdha Village has a population of 1.41 k (1,405) with 707 (707) males and 698 (698) females.The sex ratio in Merdha is 988, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merdha Village is 190 (190) which is 13.52% of Merdha Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merdha Village is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merdha village is listed as part of the Mangalpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Jajapur District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merdha Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Merdha Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 k (1,566), indicating a 11.42% increased from Merdha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 784 , and the estimated female population is 782 .
Merdha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Merdha Village estimated population is projected to be 1.57 k (1,574), projecting a 12.01% increased from Merdha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 788 , and the estimated female population is 787 .
Merdha Literacy Rate
Merdha Village has a literacy rate of 75.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merdha Village is 79.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merdha Village is 70.2 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merdha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.06 | 79.87 | 70.2 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 75.06 | 79.87 | 70.2 |
Merdha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merdha Village is 137 (137) with 75 (75) males and 62 (62) females, which is 9.75% of Merdha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 827 females for every 1000 males.
Merdha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merdha Village is 117 (117) with 62 (62) males and 55 (55) females, which is 8.33% of Merdha Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merdha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 988 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 988 |
Merdha Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merdha Village are 337 (337).
Merdha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merdha Village, there are about 368 (368) workers, making up nearly 26.19% of the Merdha Village total population. Out of these, around 340 (340) are male workers, and about 28 (28) are female workers.
Merdha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.57 k (1,566) | 11.42% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.57 k (1,574) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.58 k (1,582) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.59 k (1,589) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.60 k (1,596) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.60 k (1,604) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.61 k (1,610) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.62 k (1,615) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.62 k (1,620) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.63 k (1,625) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.63 k (1,630) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.64 k (1,635) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merdha Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.64 k (1,635), with a male population of 815 (815) and a female population of 821 (821). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Merdha Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.
Merdha Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tentulidia | 707 |
| 2 | Gopalpur | 1,470 |
| 3 | Bibhuti pur | 1,677 |
| 4 | Balada | 943 |
| 5 | Prakata Pur | 817 |
| 6 | Depura | 820 |
| 7 | Aindipur | 28 |
| 8 | Taranga Sagarpur | 1,590 |
| 9 | Champeipal | 749 |
| 10 | Dhoda | 447 |