Merkul Population

As per the 2011 Census, Merkul Village has a population of 211 (211) with 97 (97) males and 114 (114) females.The sex ratio in Merkul is 1176, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkul Village is 42 (42) which is 19.91% of Merkul Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkul Village is 1211 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkul village is listed as part of the Sadar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

211

Toatl Population

97

Male Population

114

Female Population

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  1. Merkul Population Census 2011
  2. Merkul Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Merkul Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Merkul Village current estimated population is projected to be 234 (234), indicating a 10.73% increased from Merkul's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 107 , and the estimated female population is 127 .

Merkul Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Merkul Village estimated population is projected to be 236 (236), projecting a 11.42% increased from Merkul's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 108 , and the estimated female population is 128 .

Merkul Literacy Rate

Merkul Village has a literacy rate of 69.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkul Village is 80.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkul Village is 59.34 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkul

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.23 80.77 59.34
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 69.23 80.77 59.34

Merkul Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkul Village is 60 (60) with 26 (26) males and 34 (34) females, which is 28.44% of Merkul Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1308 females for every 1000 males.

Merkul Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merkul Village is 144 (144) with 68 (68) males and 76 (76) females, which is 68.25% of Merkul Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1118 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkul

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1176
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1176

Merkul Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Merkul Village are 43 (43).

Merkul Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Merkul Village, there are about 109 (109) workers, making up nearly 51.66% of the Merkul Village total population. Out of these, around 51 (51) are male workers, and about 58 (58) are female workers.

Merkul - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 234 (234) 10.73% ↑
2025 236 (236) 11.42% 0.69 % ↑
2026 237 (237) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 238 (238) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 239 (239) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 240 (240) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 241 (241) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 242 (242) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 243 (243) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 244 (244) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 244 (244) 15.64% 0.36 % ↓
2035 245 (245) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 246 (246) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Merkul Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 246 (246), with a male population of 112 (112) and a female population of 134 (134). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Merkul Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Merkul Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mandia Biri Alias Panchakula 132
2 Talapanghakola 131
3 Tanganabahali 117
4 Marana Bahali 56
5 Bandhatikiri 27
6 Ambajor 384
7 Binikapadar 0
8 Jakam 129
9 Nehela 162
10 Makhaguda 206

Merkul Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Merkul is 211 (211).

The estimated population of Merkul in 2024 is approximately 234 (234).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Merkul is 60 (28.44%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 144 (68.25%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merkul is 69.23%, with male literacy at 80.77% and female literacy at 59.34%.

The sex ratio in Merkul is 1176 females for every 1000 males.

Merkul population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.