Merkandai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkandai Village has a population of 792 (792) with 391 (391) males and 401 (401) females.The sex ratio in Merkandai is 1026, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkandai Village is 87 (87) which is 10.98% of Merkandai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkandai Village is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkandai village is listed as part of the Tirukalukundram Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merkandai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkandai Village current estimated population is projected to be 845 (845), indicating a 6.61% increased from Merkandai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 416 , and the estimated female population is 430 .
Merkandai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkandai Village estimated population is projected to be 847 (847), projecting a 6.92% increased from Merkandai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 417 , and the estimated female population is 431 .
Merkandai Literacy Rate
Merkandai Village has a literacy rate of 68.37% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkandai Village is 78.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkandai Village is 58.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkandai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.37 | 78.45 | 58.54 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 68.37 | 78.45 | 58.54 |
Merkandai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkandai Village is 615 (615) with 306 (306) males and 309 (309) females, which is 77.65% of Merkandai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Merkandai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merkandai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merkandai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkandai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1026 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1026 |
Merkandai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkandai Village are 197 (197).
Merkandai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkandai Village, there are about 394 (394) workers, making up nearly 49.75% of the Merkandai Village total population. Out of these, around 250 (250) are male workers, and about 144 (144) are female workers.
Merkandai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 845 (845) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 847 (847) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 849 (849) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 850 (850) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 851 (851) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 853 (853) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 854 (854) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 854 (854) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↓ |
| 2032 | 854 (854) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 854 (854) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 854 (854) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 854 (854) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 854 (854) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkandai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 854 (854), with a male population of 418 (418) and a female population of 437 (437). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Merkandai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Merkandai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sooradimangalam | 953 |
| 2 | Lattur | 1,681 |
| 3 | Vittlapuram | 2,854 |
| 4 | Pudupattinam (Part) | 148 |
| 5 | Sadurangapattinam | 6,301 |
| 6 | Nallathur - B | 342 |
| 7 | Nallathur - A | 1,684 |
| 8 | Ayapakkam | 2,988 |
| 9 | Vasavasamudram | 1,792 |
| 10 | Voyalur | 4,517 |