Melur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melur Village has a population of 2.25 k (2,247) with 1.15 k (1,146) males and 1.10 k (1,101) females.The sex ratio in Melur is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melur Village is 238 (238) which is 10.59% of Melur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melur Village is 725 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Melur village is listed as part of the Udayarpalayam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ariyalur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.25 k

Toatl Population

1.15 k

Male Population

1.10 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Melur Population Census 2011
  2. Melur Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Melur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.40 k (2,396), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Melur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.40 k (2,403), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Melur Literacy Rate

Melur Village has a literacy rate of 65.51% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melur Village is 75.4 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melur Village is 55.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.51 75.4 55.54
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 65.51 75.4 55.54

Melur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melur Village is 149 (149) with 76 (76) males and 73 (73) females, which is 6.63% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Melur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Melur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Melur Village.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 961
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 961

Melur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melur Village are 620 (620).

Melur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melur Village, there are about 1.33 k (1,333) workers, making up nearly 59.32% of the Melur Village total population. Out of these, around 674 (674) are male workers, and about 659 (659) are female workers.

Melur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.40 k (2,396) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.40 k (2,403) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.41 k (2,408) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.41 k (2,411) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.42 k (2,415) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.42 k (2,418) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.42 k (2,421) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.42 k (2,423) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.42 k (2,422) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.42 k (2,422) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.42 k (2,422) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.42 k (2,422) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.42 k (2,422) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.42 k (2,422), with a male population of 1.22 k (1,224) and a female population of 1.20 k (1,198). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kuvagam 5,807
2 Kodukkur 2,914
3 Marudur 5,765
4 Variyankaval 4,150
5 Devanur 1,945
6 Thandalai 5,390
7 Keelakudiyiruppu 4,093
8 Pirancheri 1,202
9 Vethiyarvettu 3,503
10 Kundaveli (West) 2,147

Melur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melur is 2.25 k (2,247).

The estimated population of Melur in 2024 is approximately 2.40 k (2,396).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melur is 149 (6.63%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melur is 65.51%, with male literacy at 75.4% and female literacy at 55.54%.

The sex ratio in Melur is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Melur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.