Merdand Population, Caste, Working Data Nashik, Maharashtra - Census 2011
Merdand is a village situated in Surgana taluka of Nashik district in Maharashtra. As per the Population Census 2011, there are a total of 84 families residing in the village Merdand. The total population of Merdand is 437 out of which 224 are males and 213 are females thus the Average Sex Ratio of Merdand is 951.
The population of Children aged 0-6 years in Merdand village is 98 which is 22% of the total population. There are 57 male children and 41 female children between the age 0-6 years. Thus as per the Census 2011 the Child Sex Ratio of Merdand is 719 which is less than Average Sex Ratio (951) of Merdand village.
As per the Census 2011, the literacy rate of Merdand is 46.9%. Thus Merdand village has a lower literacy rate compared to 71.2% of Nashik district. The male literacy rate is 53.89% and the female literacy rate is 40.12% in Merdand village.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act (Amendment 1998), Merdand village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of the village.
Merdand Data as per Census 2011
As per the Population Census 2011 data, following are some quick facts about Merdand village.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children | 98 | 57 | 41 |
| Literacy | 46.9% | 53.89% | 40.12% |
| Scheduled Caste | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 437 | 224 | 213 |
| Illiterate | 278 | 134 | 144 |
Caste Data as per Census 2011
Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 100% of total population in Merdand village.
Working Population as per Census 2011
In Merdand village out of total population, 239 were engaged in work activities. 59% of workers describe their work as Main Work (Employment or Earning more than 6 Months) while 41% were involved in Marginal activity providing livelihood for less than 6 months. Of 239 workers engaged in Main Work, 111 were cultivators (owner or co-owner) while 28 were Agricultural labourers.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Workers | 141 | 100 | 41 |
| Cultivators | 111 | 77 | 34 |
| Agriculture Labourer | 28 | 22 | 6 |
| Other Workers | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Marginal Workers | 98 | 12 | 86 |
| Non Working | 198 | 112 | 86 |
Map of Merdand, Nashik, Maharashtra
Nearby Villages to Merdand, Surgana
Below are the list of villages near Merdand village in Surgana.
| Village | Population |
|---|---|
| Palashet | 443 |
| Khadakmal | 841 |
| Palsan | 2,196 |
| Deola | 332 |
| Khobala Mani | 2,559 |
| Kukudmunda | 1,667 |
| Mani | 1,468 |
| Morchonda | 425 |
| Vadmal | 451 |
| Umbarde | 962 |
Reference
- Census 2011 Data - censusindia.gov.in
- Merdand, Nashik, Maharashtra - Wikipedia