Merkiya Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkiya Village has a population of 1.78 k (1,782) with 968 (968) males and 814 (814) females.The sex ratio in Merkiya is 841, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkiya Village is 317 (317) which is 17.79% of Merkiya Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkiya Village is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkiya village is listed as part of the Bhinga Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Shrawasti District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merkiya Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkiya Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.12 k (2,116), indicating a 18.72% increased from Merkiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 k, and the estimated female population is 972 .
Merkiya Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkiya Village estimated population is projected to be 2.14 k (2,137), projecting a 19.91% increased from Merkiya's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 k, and the estimated female population is 982 .
Merkiya Literacy Rate
Merkiya Village has a literacy rate of 56.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkiya Village is 67.67 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkiya Village is 43.52 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkiya
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 56.72 | 67.67 | 43.52 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 56.72 | 67.67 | 43.52 |
Merkiya Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkiya Village is 378 (378) with 209 (209) males and 169 (169) females, which is 21.21% of Merkiya Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 809 females for every 1000 males.
Merkiya Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merkiya Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merkiya Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkiya
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 841 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 841 |
Merkiya Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkiya Village are 334 (334).
Merkiya Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkiya Village, there are about 712 (712) workers, making up nearly 39.96% of the Merkiya Village total population. Out of these, around 482 (482) are male workers, and about 230 (230) are female workers.
Merkiya - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.12 k (2,116) | 18.72% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.14 k (2,137) | 19.91% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.16 k (2,155) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.17 k (2,171) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.19 k (2,188) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.20 k (2,204) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.22 k (2,220) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.23 k (2,234) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.25 k (2,246) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.26 k (2,259) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.27 k (2,271) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.28 k (2,283) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.30 k (2,296) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkiya Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.30 k (2,296), with a male population of 1.24 k (1,235) and a female population of 1.06 k (1,060). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Merkiya Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Merkiya Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabbapur Kalan | 2,075 |
| 2 | Ahlad Nagar | 2,016 |
| 3 | Sohelawa | 1,251 |
| 4 | Bhagvanpur | 1,801 |
| 5 | Lalpur Kusmahwa | 1,587 |
| 6 | Ghoghawa Kalan | 1,513 |
| 7 | Balapur | 974 |
| 8 | Jokhaniya | 229 |
| 9 | Koyalahwa | 583 |
| 10 | Sirsiya | 5,170 |