Meraganj Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meraganj Village has a population of 22.23 k (22,225) with 11.25 k (11,250) males and 10.98 k (10,975) females.The sex ratio in Meraganj is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meraganj Village is 4.48 k (4,484) which is 20.18% of Meraganj Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meraganj Village is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Meraganj village is listed as part of the Kultali Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the South Twenty Four Parganas District in the state of WEST BENGAL in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Meraganj Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meraganj Village current estimated population is projected to be 24.19 k (24,194), indicating a 8.86% increased from Meraganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.17 k, and the estimated female population is 12.03 k.
Meraganj Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meraganj Village estimated population is projected to be 24.31 k (24,310), projecting a 9.38% increased from Meraganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.22 k, and the estimated female population is 12.09 k.
Meraganj Literacy Rate
Meraganj Village has a literacy rate of 63.82% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meraganj Village is 70.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meraganj Village is 57.02 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meraganj
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.82 | 70.44 | 57.02 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.82 | 70.44 | 57.02 |
Meraganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meraganj Village is 4.55 k (4,552) with 2.34 k (2,344) males and 2.21 k (2,208) females, which is 20.48% of Meraganj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Meraganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meraganj Village is 74 (74) with 36 (36) males and 38 (38) females, which is 0.33% of Meraganj Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meraganj
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 976 |
Meraganj Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Meraganj Village are 4.03 k(4,028).
Meraganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meraganj Village, there are about 6.94 k (6,942) workers, making up nearly 31.24% of the Meraganj Village total population. Out of these, around 5.47 k (5,473) are male workers, and about 1.47 k (1,469) are female workers.
Meraganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24.19 k (24,194) | 8.86% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 24.31 k (24,310) | 9.38% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 24.41 k (24,405) | 9.81% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 24.49 k (24,485) | 10.16% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 24.56 k (24,564) | 10.52% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 24.64 k (24,644) | 10.88% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 24.72 k (24,724) | 11.24% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 24.78 k (24,779) | 11.49% | 0.25 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 24.82 k (24,816) | 11.65% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 24.85 k (24,853) | 11.82% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 24.89 k (24,890) | 11.99% | 0.17 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 24.93 k (24,927) | 12.15% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 24.96 k (24,964) | 12.32% | 0.17 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meraganj Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 24.96 k (24,964), with a male population of 12.47 k (12,466) and a female population of 12.50 k (12,503). This reflects a total growth of 12.32% from Meraganj Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.29%.
Meraganj Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benimadhabpur | 1,796 |
| 2 | Kailashnagar | 5,083 |
| 3 | Purba Shyamnagar | 1,629 |
| 4 | Purba Tetulberia | 4,309 |
| 5 | Dongajora | 10,275 |