Mertala Population in 2025
In 2025, Mertala Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.33 k (3,332), indicating a 9.38% increased from Mertala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.74 k, and the estimated female population is 1.59 k.
Mertala Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Mertala Village estimated population is projected to be 3.35 k (3,345), projecting a 9.81% increased from Mertala's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.75 k, and the estimated female population is 1.60 k.
Mertala Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Mertala Village has a population of 3.05 k (3,046) with 1.60 k (1,601) males and 1.45 k (1,445) females.The sex ratio in Mertala is 903, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mertala Village is 341 (341) which is 11.2% of Mertala Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mertala Village is 1119 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Mertala village is listed as part of the Purbasthali - II Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Mertala Literacy Rate
Mertala Village has a literacy rate of 67.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mertala Village is 74.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mertala Village is 60.16 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mertala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.91 | 74.72 | 60.16 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.91 | 74.72 | 60.16 |
Mertala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mertala Village is 370 (370) with 189 (189) males and 181 (181) females, which is 12.15% of Mertala Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Mertala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Mertala Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Mertala Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mertala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 903 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 903 |
Mertala Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Mertala Village are 737 (737).
Mertala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mertala Village, there are about 1.15 k (1,150) workers, making up nearly 37.75% of the Mertala Village total population. Out of these, around 1.01 k (1,011) are male workers, and about 139 (139) are female workers.
Mertala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.33 k (3,332) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.35 k (3,345) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.36 k (3,356) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.37 k (3,367) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.38 k (3,378) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.39 k (3,389) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.40 k (3,396) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.40 k (3,401) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.41 k (3,407) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.41 k (3,412) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.42 k (3,417) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.42 k (3,422) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mertala Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.42 k (3,422), with a male population of 1.78 k (1,775) and a female population of 1.65 k (1,647). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Mertala Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Mertala Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barea | 444 |
| 2 | Rukuspur | 1,123 |
| 3 | Char Jhaudanga | 0 |
| 4 | Majida | 9,267 |
| 5 | Kamalnagar | 2,837 |
| 6 | Chandipur | 1,582 |
| 7 | Char Chuadanga | 642 |
| 8 | Atpara | 3,735 |
| 9 | Uttar Lakshmipur | 4,697 |
| 10 | Sinhari | 6,911 |