Mekara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mekara Village has a population of 690 (690) with 338 (338) males and 352 (352) females.The sex ratio in Mekara is 1042, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mekara Village is 100 (100) which is 14.49% of Mekara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mekara Village is 695 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Mekara village is listed as part of the Bandhugaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Koraput District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

690

Toatl Population

338

Male Population

352

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Mekara Population Census 2011
  2. Mekara Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Mekara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mekara Village current estimated population is projected to be 765 (765), indicating a 10.73% increased from Mekara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 373 , and the estimated female population is 392 .

Mekara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mekara Village estimated population is projected to be 769 (769), projecting a 11.42% increased from Mekara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 375 , and the estimated female population is 395 .

Mekara Literacy Rate

Mekara Village has a literacy rate of 27.46% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mekara Village is 32.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mekara Village is 22.83 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mekara

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 27.46 32.62 22.83
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 27.46 32.62 22.83

Mekara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mekara Village is 79 (79) with 32 (32) males and 47 (47) females, which is 11.45% of Mekara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1469 females for every 1000 males.

Mekara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mekara Village is 573 (573) with 290 (290) males and 283 (283) females, which is 83.04% of Mekara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mekara

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1042
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1042

Mekara Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Mekara Village are 133 (133).

Mekara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mekara Village, there are about 361 (361) workers, making up nearly 52.32% of the Mekara Village total population. Out of these, around 169 (169) are male workers, and about 192 (192) are female workers.

Mekara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 765 (765) 10.73% ↑
2025 769 (769) 11.42% 0.69 % ↑
2026 773 (773) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 777 (777) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 781 (781) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 784 (784) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 788 (788) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 791 (791) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 793 (793) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 796 (796) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 798 (798) 15.64% 0.36 % ↑
2035 801 (801) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 803 (803) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Mekara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 803 (803), with a male population of 390 (390) and a female population of 414 (414). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Mekara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Mekara Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Digudabari 82
2 Pirijodi 0
3 Katharagura 204
4 Gotiput 338
5 Gumoraput 85
6 Sanasarupalli 1,143
7 Raghumara 144
8 Lopeta 1,021
9 Katulpeta 238
10 Kabeti 311

Mekara Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mekara is 690 (690).

The estimated population of Mekara in 2024 is approximately 765 (765).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mekara is 79 (11.45%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 573 (83.04%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mekara is 27.46%, with male literacy at 32.62% and female literacy at 22.83%.

The sex ratio in Mekara is 1042 females for every 1000 males.

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