Meral Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meral Village has a population of 2.97 k (2,967) with 1.48 k (1,477) males and 1.49 k (1,490) females.The sex ratio in Meral is 1009, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meral Village is 238 (238) which is 8.02% of Meral Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meral Village is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Meral village is listed as part of the Raina - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Barddhaman District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Meral Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meral Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 k (3,230), indicating a 8.86% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.60 k, and the estimated female population is 1.63 k.
Meral Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meral Village estimated population is projected to be 3.25 k (3,246), projecting a 9.38% increased from Meral's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.61 k, and the estimated female population is 1.64 k.
Meral Literacy Rate
Meral Village has a literacy rate of 85.53% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meral Village is 91.05 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meral Village is 80.1 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meral
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.53 | 91.05 | 80.1 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 85.53 | 91.05 | 80.1 |
Meral Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meral Village is 1.09 k (1,089) with 541 (541) males and 548 (548) females, which is 36.7% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1013 females for every 1000 males.
Meral Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meral Village is 143 (143) with 70 (70) males and 73 (73) females, which is 4.82% of Meral Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meral
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1009 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1009 |
Meral Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Meral Village are 682 (682).
Meral Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meral Village, there are about 1.06 k (1,059) workers, making up nearly 35.69% of the Meral Village total population. Out of these, around 882 (882) are male workers, and about 177 (177) are female workers.
Meral - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 k (3,230) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.25 k (3,246) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.26 k (3,258) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.27 k (3,269) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.28 k (3,280) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.29 k (3,290) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.30 k (3,301) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.31 k (3,308) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.31 k (3,313) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.32 k (3,318) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.32 k (3,323) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.33 k (3,328) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.33 k (3,333) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meral Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.33 k (3,333), with a male population of 1.64 k (1,637) and a female population of 1.70 k (1,698). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Meral Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Meral Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khalina | 512 |
| 2 | Chak Kiampur | 0 |
| 3 | Rasulpur | 482 |
| 4 | Madanagar | 2,012 |
| 5 | Jamaipota | 177 |
| 6 | Jagatpur | 572 |
| 7 | Dakshinkul | 1,103 |
| 8 | Bora | 2,764 |
| 9 | Balagar | 2,076 |
| 10 | Deriapur | 1,308 |