Melghara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melghara Village has a population of 259 (259) with 124 (124) males and 135 (135) females.The sex ratio in Melghara is 1089, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melghara Village is 51 (51) which is 19.69% of Melghara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melghara Village is 1125 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

259

Toatl Population

124

Male Population

135

Female Population

Melghara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melghara Village current estimated population is projected to be 287 (287), indicating a 10.73% increased from Melghara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 137 , and the estimated female population is 151 .

Melghara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melghara Village estimated population is projected to be 289 (289), projecting a 11.42% increased from Melghara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 138 , and the estimated female population is 152 .

Melghara Literacy Rate

Melghara Village has a literacy rate of 9.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melghara Village is 9 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melghara Village is 10.19 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melghara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 9.62 9 10.19
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 9.62 9 10.19

Melghara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melghara Village is 21 (21) with 9 (9) males and 12 (12) females, which is 8.11% of Melghara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1334 females for every 1000 males.

Melghara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melghara Village is 238 (238) with 115 (115) males and 123 (123) females, which is 91.89% of Melghara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1070 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melghara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1089
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1089

Melghara Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melghara Village are 58 (58).

Melghara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melghara Village, there are about 155 (155) workers, making up nearly 59.85% of the Melghara Village total population. Out of these, around 78 (78) are male workers, and about 77 (77) are female workers.

Melghara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 287 (287) 10.73%
2025 289 (289) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 291 (291) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 292 (292) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 293 (293) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 295 (295) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 296 (296) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 297 (297) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 298 (298) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 299 (299) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 300 (300) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 301 (301) 16% 0.36 %
2036 302 (302) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Melghara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 302 (302), with a male population of 143 (143) and a female population of 159 (159). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Melghara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Melghara Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Taramundi 128
2 Jurkabundel 22
3 Malianikana 130
4 Kandhanikana 48
5 Dengen 81
6 Espanji 0
7 Ambajhola 254
8 Tijmali 99
9 Uparambpadar 70
10 Tundamuhin 74

Melghara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melghara is 259 (259).

The estimated population of Melghara in 2024 is approximately 287 (287).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melghara is 21 (8.11%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 238 (91.89%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melghara is 9.62%, with male literacy at 9% and female literacy at 10.19%.

The sex ratio in Melghara is 1089 females for every 1000 males.

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