Maru Population

As per the 2011 Census, Maru Village has a population of 1.66 k (1,658) with 836 (836) males and 822 (822) females.The sex ratio in Maru is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maru Village is 260 (260) which is 15.68% of Maru Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maru Village is 819 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Maru village is listed as part of the Jhalda - I Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Puruliya District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.66 k

Toatl Population

836

Male Population

822

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Maru Population Census 2011
  2. Maru Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Maru Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Maru Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.81 k (1,805), indicating a 8.86% increased from Maru's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 905 , and the estimated female population is 901 .

Maru Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Maru Village estimated population is projected to be 1.81 k (1,814), projecting a 9.38% increased from Maru's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 909 , and the estimated female population is 906 .

Maru Literacy Rate

Maru Village has a literacy rate of 53.22% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maru Village is 68.54 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maru Village is 38.16 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maru

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 53.22 68.54 38.16
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 53.22 68.54 38.16

Maru Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maru Village is 302 (302) with 158 (158) males and 144 (144) females, which is 18.21% of Maru Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 912 females for every 1000 males.

Maru Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Maru Village is 23 (23) with 9 (9) males and 14 (14) females, which is 1.39% of Maru Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1556 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maru

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 984
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 984

Maru Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Maru Village are 330 (330).

Maru Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Maru Village, there are about 537 (537) workers, making up nearly 32.39% of the Maru Village total population. Out of these, around 451 (451) are male workers, and about 86 (86) are female workers.

Maru - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.81 k (1,805) 8.86% ↑
2025 1.81 k (1,814) 9.38% 0.52 % ↑
2026 1.82 k (1,821) 9.81% 0.43 % ↑
2027 1.83 k (1,827) 10.16% 0.35 % ↑
2028 1.83 k (1,833) 10.52% 0.36 % ↑
2029 1.84 k (1,839) 10.88% 0.36 % ↑
2030 1.85 k (1,845) 11.24% 0.36 % ↑
2031 1.85 k (1,849) 11.49% 0.25 % ↑
2032 1.85 k (1,852) 11.65% 0.16 % ↑
2033 1.85 k (1,854) 11.82% 0.17 % ↑
2034 1.86 k (1,857) 11.99% 0.17 % ↑
2035 1.86 k (1,860) 12.15% 0.16 % ↑
2036 1.86 k (1,863) 12.32% 0.17 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Maru Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.86 k (1,863), with a male population of 927 (927) and a female population of 937 (937). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Maru Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.

Maru Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Magha 758
2 Chandamosina 1,006
3 Jamlahar 506
4 Sarjamhatu 1,624
5 Benga 1,474
6 Metyala 775
7 Latar 472
8 Banriyapilai 0
9 Pilai 1,339
10 Ichag 4,951

Maru Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Maru is 1.66 k (1,658).

The estimated population of Maru in 2024 is approximately 1.81 k (1,805).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Maru is 302 (18.21%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 23 (1.39%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maru is 53.22%, with male literacy at 68.54% and female literacy at 38.16%.

The sex ratio in Maru is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Maru population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.29% up to 2036.