Merag Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merag Village has a population of 451 (451) with 231 (231) males and 220 (220) females.The sex ratio in Merag is 953, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merag Village is 67 (67) which is 14.86% of Merag Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merag Village is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merag village is listed as part of the Joshimath Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Chamoli District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merag Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merag Village current estimated population is projected to be 525 (525), indicating a 16.33% increased from Merag's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 271 , and the estimated female population is 255 .
Merag Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merag Village estimated population is projected to be 530 (530), projecting a 17.5% increased from Merag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 274 , and the estimated female population is 257 .
Merag Literacy Rate
Merag Village has a literacy rate of 94.53% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merag Village is 97.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merag Village is 91.44 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merag
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 94.53 | 97.46 | 91.44 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 94.53 | 97.46 | 91.44 |
Merag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merag Village is 75 (75) with 36 (36) males and 39 (39) females, which is 16.63% of Merag Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1084 females for every 1000 males.
Merag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merag Village is 133 (133) with 68 (68) males and 65 (65) females, which is 29.49% of Merag Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merag
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 953 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 953 |
Merag Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merag Village are 100 (100).
Merag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merag Village, there are about 226 (226) workers, making up nearly 50.11% of the Merag Village total population. Out of these, around 122 (122) are male workers, and about 104 (104) are female workers.
Merag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 525 (525) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 530 (530) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 535 (535) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 540 (540) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 545 (545) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 550 (550) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 554 (554) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 559 (559) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 563 (563) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 567 (567) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 571 (571) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 575 (575) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 579 (579) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merag Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 579 (579), with a male population of 299 (299) and a female population of 280 (280). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Merag Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.
Merag Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuraipani | 28 |
| 2 | Aira | 21 |
| 3 | Inara | 0 |
| 4 | Khancha talla | 13 |
| 5 | Khancha malla | 12 |
| 6 | Bara gaon | 792 |
| 7 | Payya chormi | 134 |
| 8 | Dhak | 422 |
| 9 | Kundikhola | 180 |
| 10 | Tugasi | 230 |