Meral (Pipra Kalan) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Meral (Pipra Kalan) Population 2026
1,75,667 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,78,885
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 17.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 948
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,916
Girls 11,291
Literacy Gap
21.6% Diff Male Literacy 59.4%
Female Literacy 37.8%
SC Population
31,448
24.1% of total
ST Population
8,576
6.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 17,504
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 37,334
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 20.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 20.1%
Agricultural Laborers 56.5%
Household Industries 3.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) in 2026 is 1,75,377. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Meral (Pipra Kalan)? ▼
The literacy rate of Meral (Pipra Kalan) is 48.94% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Meral (Pipra Kalan)? ▼
The sex ratio of Meral (Pipra Kalan) is 938 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) in 2027 is 1,78,885. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Meral (Pipra Kalan) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Meral (Pipra Kalan). The Census 2011 population was 1,30,308. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Meral (Pipra Kalan) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Meral (Pipra Kalan) had a total population of 1,30,308. This comprised 67,253 males and 63,055 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Garhwa District
#2 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#79 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Meral (Pipra Kalan) | Garhwa Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 48.94% | 47.94% ↑ 1.0%
| 51.93% ↓ 3.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 938 | 939 ↓ 1 | 961 ↓ 23 |
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