Merda Population

As per the 2011 Census, Merda Village has a population of 1.56 k (1,562) with 806 (806) males and 756 (756) females.The sex ratio in Merda is 938, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merda Village is 219 (219) which is 14.02% of Merda Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merda Village is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Merda village is listed as part of the Baisinga Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Mayurbhanj District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.56 k

Toatl Population

806

Male Population

756

Female Population

Merda Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Merda Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.73 k (1,730), indicating a 10.73% increased from Merda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 889 , and the estimated female population is 842 .

Merda Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Merda Village estimated population is projected to be 1.74 k (1,741), projecting a 11.42% increased from Merda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 894 , and the estimated female population is 847 .

Merda Literacy Rate

Merda Village has a literacy rate of 62.84% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merda Village is 69.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merda Village is 55.45 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merda

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 62.84 69.8 55.45
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 62.84 69.8 55.45

Merda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merda Village is 215 (215) with 106 (106) males and 109 (109) females, which is 13.76% of Merda Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Merda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merda Village is 638 (638) with 339 (339) males and 299 (299) females, which is 40.85% of Merda Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merda

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 938
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 938

Merda Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Merda Village are 353 (353).

Merda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Merda Village, there are about 791 (791) workers, making up nearly 50.64% of the Merda Village total population. Out of these, around 456 (456) are male workers, and about 335 (335) are female workers.

Merda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.73 k (1,730) 10.73%
2025 1.74 k (1,741) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 1.75 k (1,750) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 1.76 k (1,758) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 1.77 k (1,767) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 1.78 k (1,775) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 1.78 k (1,783) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 1.79 k (1,790) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 1.80 k (1,795) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 1.80 k (1,801) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 1.81 k (1,807) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 1.81 k (1,812) 16% 0.36 %
2036 1.82 k (1,818) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Merda Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.82 k (1,818), with a male population of 930 (930) and a female population of 889 (889). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Merda Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Merda Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Baikhunta 265
2 Tilada 847
3 Kusumpura 237
4 Unapura 512
5 Benapura 445
6 Singarpura 541
7 Pinchhabania 534
8 Poisila 292
9 Durgapur 1,280
10 Chandanmukha 411

Merda Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Merda is 1.56 k (1,562).

The estimated population of Merda in 2024 is approximately 1.73 k (1,730).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Merda is 215 (13.76%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 638 (40.85%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Merda is 62.84%, with male literacy at 69.8% and female literacy at 55.45%.

The sex ratio in Merda is 938 females for every 1000 males.

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