Meru Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meru Village has a population of 113 (113) with 56 (56) males and 57 (57) females.The sex ratio in Meru is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meru Village is 15 (15) which is 13.27% of Meru Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meru Village is 667 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Meru village is listed as part of the Khajuripada Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kandhamal District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Meru Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meru Village current estimated population is projected to be 126 (126), indicating a 10.73% increased from Meru's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 62 , and the estimated female population is 64 .
Meru Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meru Village estimated population is projected to be 126 (126), projecting a 11.42% increased from Meru's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 63 , and the estimated female population is 64 .
Meru Literacy Rate
Meru Village has a literacy rate of 62.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meru Village is 89.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meru Village is 37.25 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meru
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.24 | 89.36 | 37.25 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 62.24 | 89.36 | 37.25 |
Meru Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meru Village is 64 (64) with 34 (34) males and 30 (30) females, which is 56.64% of Meru Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Meru Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meru Village is 48 (48) with 22 (22) males and 26 (26) females, which is 42.48% of Meru Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1182 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meru
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1018 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1018 |
Meru Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Meru Village are 34 (34).
Meru Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meru Village, there are about 66 (66) workers, making up nearly 58.41% of the Meru Village total population. Out of these, around 33 (33) are male workers, and about 33 (33) are female workers.
Meru - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 126 (126) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 126 (126) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↓ |
| 2026 | 127 (127) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 128 (128) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 128 (128) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↓ |
| 2029 | 129 (129) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 129 (129) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 130 (130) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 130 (130) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2033 | 131 (131) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 131 (131) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↓ |
| 2035 | 132 (132) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 132 (132) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meru Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 132 (132), with a male population of 65 (65) and a female population of 67 (67). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Meru Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.
Meru Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gumagada | 133 |
| 2 | Balisuguri | 431 |
| 3 | Barahalla | 9 |
| 4 | Nanagaleju | 276 |
| 5 | Khetapaju | 77 |
| 6 | Adipadar | 4 |
| 7 | Gurandi | 70 |
| 8 | Sakadi | 57 |