Merdamal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Merdamal Village has a population of 511 (511) with 255 (255) males and 256 (256) females.The sex ratio in Merdamal is 1004, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merdamal Village is 93 (93) which is 18.2% of Merdamal Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merdamal Village is 824 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

511

Toatl Population

255

Male Population

256

Female Population

Merdamal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Merdamal Village current estimated population is projected to be 566 (566), indicating a 10.73% increased from Merdamal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 281 , and the estimated female population is 285 .

Merdamal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Merdamal Village estimated population is projected to be 570 (570), projecting a 11.42% increased from Merdamal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 283 , and the estimated female population is 287 .

Merdamal Literacy Rate

Merdamal Village has a literacy rate of 24.4% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merdamal Village is 31.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merdamal Village is 17.76 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merdamal

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 24.4 31.37 17.76
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 24.4 31.37 17.76

Merdamal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merdamal Village is 205 (205) with 104 (104) males and 101 (101) females, which is 40.12% of Merdamal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Merdamal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merdamal Village is 235 (235) with 118 (118) males and 117 (117) females, which is 45.99% of Merdamal Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merdamal

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1004
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1004

Merdamal Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Merdamal Village are 142 (142).

Merdamal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Merdamal Village, there are about 296 (296) workers, making up nearly 57.93% of the Merdamal Village total population. Out of these, around 149 (149) are male workers, and about 147 (147) are female workers.

Merdamal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 566 (566) 10.73%
2025 570 (570) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 573 (573) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 576 (576) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 578 (578) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 581 (581) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 584 (584) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 586 (586) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 588 (588) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 590 (590) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 591 (591) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 593 (593) 16% 0.36 %
2036 595 (595) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Merdamal Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 595 (595), with a male population of 294 (294) and a female population of 301 (301). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Merdamal Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Merdamal Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Keraput 762
2 Benasur 1,991
3 Gujuniguda 305
4 Santospur 1,033
5 Benagam 1,419
6 Ranaspur 956
7 Ramguda 304
8 Bhalumohul 219
9 Chandobeda 325
10 Maliguda 483

Merdamal Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Merdamal is 511 (511).

The estimated population of Merdamal in 2024 is approximately 566 (566).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Merdamal is 205 (40.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 235 (45.99%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merdamal is 24.4%, with male literacy at 31.37% and female literacy at 17.76%.

The sex ratio in Merdamal is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

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