Merend Population in 2025
In 2025, Merend Village current estimated population is projected to be 831 (831), indicating a 9.38% increased from Merend's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 409 , and the estimated female population is 422 .
Merend Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Merend Village estimated population is projected to be 834 (834), projecting a 9.81% increased from Merend's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 410 , and the estimated female population is 424 .
Merend Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Merend Village has a population of 759 (759) with 376 (376) males and 383 (383) females.The sex ratio in Merend is 1019, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merend Village is 88 (88) which is 11.59% of Merend Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merend Village is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merend 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.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Merend Literacy Rate
Merend Village has a literacy rate of 69.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merend Village is 87.23 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merend Village is 53.22 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merend
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.9 | 87.23 | 53.22 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.9 | 87.23 | 53.22 |
Merend Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Merend Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Merend Village.
Merend Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Merend Village is 16 (16) with 8 (8) males and 8 (8) females, which is 2.11% of Merend Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merend
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1019 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1019 |
Merend Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merend Village are 161 (161).
Merend Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merend Village, there are about 335 (335) workers, making up nearly 44.14% of the Merend Village total population. Out of these, around 210 (210) are male workers, and about 125 (125) are female workers.
Merend - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 831 (831) | 9.38% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 834 (834) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 837 (837) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 839 (839) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 842 (842) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 845 (845) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 847 (847) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 848 (848) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 849 (849) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 850 (850) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 852 (852) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 853 (853) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merend Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 853 (853), with a male population of 417 (417) and a female population of 437 (437). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Merend Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.27%.
Merend Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhoto Ganja | 622 |
| 2 | Raidi | 737 |
| 3 | Taldi | 81 |
| 4 | Guridi | 415 |
| 5 | Dumardi | 1,184 |
| 6 | Joratanr | 0 |
| 7 | Kansra | 936 |
| 8 | Postabera | 198 |
| 9 | Khatjuri | 1,400 |
| 10 | Bansa | 1,101 |