Merghara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merghara Village has a population of 1.14 k (1,135) with 591 (591) males and 544 (544) females.The sex ratio in Merghara is 921, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merghara Village is 126 (126) which is 11.1% of Merghara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merghara Village is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merghara village is listed as part of the Dharamgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merghara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merghara Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.26 k (1,257), indicating a 10.73% increased from Merghara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 652 , and the estimated female population is 606 .
Merghara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merghara Village estimated population is projected to be 1.27 k (1,265), projecting a 11.42% increased from Merghara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 655 , and the estimated female population is 610 .
Merghara Literacy Rate
Merghara Village has a literacy rate of 64.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merghara Village is 77.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merghara Village is 49.79 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merghara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.02 | 77.04 | 49.79 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 64.02 | 77.04 | 49.79 |
Merghara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merghara Village is 162 (162) with 91 (91) males and 71 (71) females, which is 14.27% of Merghara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 781 females for every 1000 males.
Merghara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merghara Village is 277 (277) with 145 (145) males and 132 (132) females, which is 24.41% of Merghara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merghara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 921 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 921 |
Merghara Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merghara Village are 282 (282).
Merghara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merghara Village, there are about 436 (436) workers, making up nearly 38.41% of the Merghara Village total population. Out of these, around 316 (316) are male workers, and about 120 (120) are female workers.
Merghara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.26 k (1,257) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.27 k (1,265) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.27 k (1,272) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.28 k (1,278) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.28 k (1,284) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.29 k (1,290) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.30 k (1,296) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.30 k (1,301) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.31 k (1,305) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.31 k (1,309) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.31 k (1,313) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.32 k (1,317) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.32 k (1,321) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merghara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.32 k (1,321), with a male population of 682 (682) and a female population of 640 (640). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Merghara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.
Merghara Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Telipalas | 1,334 |
| 2 | Tambachada | 935 |
| 3 | Khanatara | 1,161 |
| 4 | Matia | 583 |
| 5 | Dashaghar | 568 |
| 6 | Kebadi | 1,940 |
| 7 | Thanat | 1,811 |
| 8 | Kuturu | 1,211 |
| 9 | Kanagaon | 2,095 |
| 10 | Kankeri | 3,787 |