Melur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melur Village has a population of 1.92 k (1,916) with 935 (935) males and 981 (981) females.The sex ratio in Melur is 1050, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melur Village is 209 (209) which is 10.91% of Melur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melur Village is 834 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Melur 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.

1.92 k

Toatl Population

935

Male Population

981

Female Population

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  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 2.04 k (2,043), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 993 , and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.

Melur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.05 k (2,049), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 996 , and the estimated female population is 1.05 k.

Melur Literacy Rate

Melur Village has a literacy rate of 58.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melur Village is 71.13 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melur Village is 46.73 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 58.47 71.13 46.73
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 58.47 71.13 46.73

Melur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melur Village is 531 (531) with 272 (272) males and 259 (259) females, which is 27.71% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Melur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melur Village is 87 (87) with 44 (44) males and 43 (43) females, which is 4.54% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1050
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1050

Melur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melur Village are 546 (546).

Melur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melur Village, there are about 1.17 k (1,168) workers, making up nearly 60.96% of the Melur Village total population. Out of these, around 556 (556) are male workers, and about 612 (612) are female workers.

Melur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.04 k (2,043) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.05 k (2,049) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.05 k (2,053) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.06 k (2,056) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.06 k (2,059) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.06 k (2,062) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.07 k (2,065) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.07 k (2,066) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.07 k (2,066) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.07 k (2,066) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.07 k (2,066) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.07 k (2,065) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.07 k (2,065) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.07 k (2,065), with a male population of 999 (999) and a female population of 1.07 k (1,068). 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 Vadakarai 965
2 Nandhimangalam 841
3 Keelnemili 328
4 Arugeri 1,218
5 Marudhathur 1,498
6 Nidhinatham 1,605
7 Navalur 1,081
8 Kumarai 479
9 Pudhukulam 638
10 Nedunkulam 1,629

Melur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melur is 1.92 k (1,916).

The estimated population of Melur in 2024 is approximately 2.04 k (2,043).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melur is 531 (27.71%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 87 (4.54%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melur is 58.47%, with male literacy at 71.13% and female literacy at 46.73%.

The sex ratio in Melur is 1050 females for every 1000 males.

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