Maligaikottam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Maligaikottam Village has a population of 1.69 k (1,689) with 879 (879) males and 810 (810) females.The sex ratio in Maligaikottam is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Maligaikottam Village is 190 (190) which is 11.25% of Maligaikottam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Maligaikottam Village is 810 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.69 k

Toatl Population

879

Male Population

810

Female Population

Maligaikottam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Maligaikottam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.80 k (1,801), indicating a 6.61% increased from Maligaikottam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 934 , and the estimated female population is 868 .

Maligaikottam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Maligaikottam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.81 k (1,806), projecting a 6.92% increased from Maligaikottam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 936 , and the estimated female population is 871 .

Maligaikottam Literacy Rate

Maligaikottam Village has a literacy rate of 70.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Maligaikottam Village is 79.59 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Maligaikottam Village is 61.66 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Maligaikottam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.91 79.59 61.66
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.91 79.59 61.66

Maligaikottam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Maligaikottam Village is 396 (396) with 209 (209) males and 187 (187) females, which is 23.45% of Maligaikottam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Maligaikottam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Maligaikottam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 922
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 922

Maligaikottam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Maligaikottam Village are 424 (424).

Maligaikottam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Maligaikottam Village, there are about 1.03 k (1,034) workers, making up nearly 61.22% of the Maligaikottam Village total population. Out of these, around 523 (523) are male workers, and about 511 (511) are female workers.

Maligaikottam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.80 k (1,801) 6.61%
2025 1.81 k (1,806) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 1.81 k (1,810) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 1.81 k (1,813) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 1.82 k (1,815) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 1.82 k (1,818) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 1.82 k (1,820) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 1.82 k (1,821) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 1.82 k (1,821) 7.79%
2033 1.82 k (1,821) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 1.82 k (1,821) 7.78%
2035 1.82 k (1,821) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 1.82 k (1,821) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Maligaikottam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.82 k (1,821), with a male population of 939 (939) and a female population of 882 (882). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Maligaikottam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Maligaikottam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Melnemili 451
2 Pe. Kollathankurichi 710
3 Keeranur O. 860
4 Ariyaravi 2,104
5 Kosapallam 562
6 Kothattai 1,468
7 Tholar 5,082
8 Pothiramangalam 4,026
9 Kodangudi 1,145
10 Elumathur 536

Maligaikottam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Maligaikottam is 1.69 k (1,689).

The estimated population of Maligaikottam in 2024 is approximately 1.80 k (1,801).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Maligaikottam is 396 (23.45%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Maligaikottam is 70.91%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 61.66%.

The sex ratio in Maligaikottam is 922 females for every 1000 males.

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