Merta Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merta Tehsil has a population of 3.89 Lac (3,88,929) with 2.00 Lac (2,00,049) males and 1.89 Lac (1,88,880) females.The sex ratio in Merta is 945, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merta Tehsil is 54.63 k (54,632) which is 14.05% of Merta Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merta Tehsil is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Merta Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nagaur District in the state of RAJASTHAN in India.
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Merta Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merta Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.63 Lac (4,63,072), indicating a 19.06% increased from Merta's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.28 Lac.
Merta Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merta Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.68 Lac (4,67,972), projecting a 20.32% increased from Merta's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.30 Lac.
Merta Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Merta Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.48 Lac (3,48,241), accounting for 89.54% of the Merta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,79,188), and the Hindu female population is around 1.69 Lac (1,69,053).
Merta Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Merta Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 38.65 k (38,648), accounting for 9.94% of the Merta Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 19.83 k (19,829), and the Muslim female population is around 18.82 k (18,819).
Merta Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,48,241 | 89.54% |
| Muslim | 38,648 | 9.94% |
| Jain | 1,402 | 0.36% |
| Religion not stated | 300 | 0.08% |
| Christian | 272 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 55 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMerta Urban Population
The Urban population of Merta Tehsil is 80.68 k (80,675), with 41.68 k (41,680) being males and 39.00 k (38,995) being females, making up 20.74% of the Merta total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 936 females for every 1000 males.
Merta Rural Population
The Rural population of Merta Tehsil is 3.08 Lac (3,08,254), with 1.58 Lac (1,58,369) being males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,885) being females, making up 79.26% of the Merta total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Merta Literacy Rate
Merta Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.75% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merta Tehsil is 77.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merta Tehsil is 45.65 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Merta Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.93%, while in the rural regions of Merta Tehsil, it is around 59.08%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merta
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.75 | 77.15 | 45.65 |
| Urban Area | 71.93 | 83.78 | 59.41 |
| Rural Area | 59.08 | 75.4 | 42.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Merta
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 61.67 | 77.12 | 45.5 |
| Muslim | 61.08 | 76.51 | 45.06 |
| Jain | 94 | 98.87 | 89.15 |
| Religion not stated | 71.36 | 78.63 | 63.11 |
Merta Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merta Tehsil is 87.58 k (87,575) with 45.09 k (45,092) males and 42.48 k (42,483) females, which is 22.52% of Merta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Merta Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merta Tehsil is 1.39 k (1,391) with 729 (729) males and 662 (662) females, which is 0.36% of Merta Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merta
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 945 |
| Urban Area | 936 |
| Rural Area | 947 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Merta
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 944 |
| Muslim | 950 |
| Jain | 1006 |
| Religion not stated | 911 |
Merta Area & Households
The Total Area of Merta Tehsil is 2,285.62 Square KM, with a population density of 170 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Merta Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Merta Tehsil are 201.The Total Number of households in Merta Tehsil are 74.27 k(74,267).
Merta Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merta Tehsil, there are about 1.77 Lac (1,76,976) workers, making up nearly 45.5% of the Merta Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,04,742) are male workers, and about 72.23 k (72,234) are female workers.
Merta - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.63 Lac (4,63,072) | 19.06% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.68 Lac (4,67,972) | 20.32% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,349) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.76 Lac (4,76,345) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.80 Lac (4,80,340) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.84 Lac (4,84,335) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.88 Lac (4,88,331) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.92 Lac (4,92,203) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.96 Lac (4,95,984) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.00 Lac (4,99,766) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.04 Lac (5,03,548) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.07 Lac (5,07,330) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.11 Lac (5,11,112) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merta Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.11 Lac (5,11,112), with a male population of 2.58 Lac (2,57,848) and a female population of 2.53 Lac (2,53,338). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Merta Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.03%.