Merth Population - Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir
Merth is a medium size village located in Kathua Tehsil of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir with total 373 families residing. The Merth village has population of 1795 of which 921 are males while 874 are females as per Population Census 2011.In Merth village population of children with age 0-6 is 273 which makes up 15.21 % of total population of village. Average Sex Ratio of Merth village is 949 which is higher than Jammu and Kashmir state average of 889. Child Sex Ratio for the Merth as per census is 784, lower than Jammu and Kashmir average of 862.
Merth village has higher literacy rate compared to Jammu and Kashmir. In 2011, literacy rate of Merth village was 80.55 % compared to 67.16 % of Jammu and Kashmir. In Merth Male literacy stands at 88.02 % while female literacy rate was 72.94 %.
As per constitution of India and Panchyati Raaj Act, Merth village is administrated by Sarpanch (Head of Village) who is elected representative of village. Our website, don't have information about schools and hospital in Merth village.
Merth Data
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total No. of Houses | 373 | - | - |
| Population | 1,795 | 921 | 874 |
| Child (0-6) | 273 | 153 | 120 |
| Schedule Caste | 433 | 226 | 207 |
| Schedule Tribe | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literacy | 80.55 % | 88.02 % | 72.94 % |
| Total Workers | 465 | 432 | 33 |
| Main Worker | 352 | - | - |
| Marginal Worker | 113 | 104 | 9 |