Melapalaiyur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melapalaiyur Village has a population of 1.70 k (1,696) with 839 (839) males and 857 (857) females.The sex ratio in Melapalaiyur is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melapalaiyur Village is 193 (193) which is 11.38% of Melapalaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melapalaiyur Village is 1076 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.70 k

Toatl Population

839

Male Population

857

Female Population

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

Melapalaiyur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melapalaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.81 k (1,809), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melapalaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 891 , and the estimated female population is 918 .

Melapalaiyur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melapalaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 1.81 k (1,814), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melapalaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 894 , and the estimated female population is 921 .

Melapalaiyur Literacy Rate

Melapalaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 65.6% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melapalaiyur Village is 76.14 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melapalaiyur Village is 55.22 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melapalaiyur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.6 76.14 55.22
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 65.6 76.14 55.22

Melapalaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melapalaiyur Village is 706 (706) with 344 (344) males and 362 (362) females, which is 41.63% of Melapalaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1053 females for every 1000 males.

Melapalaiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melapalaiyur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1022
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1022

Melapalaiyur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melapalaiyur Village are 458 (458).

Melapalaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melapalaiyur Village, there are about 902 (902) workers, making up nearly 53.18% of the Melapalaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 469 (469) are male workers, and about 433 (433) are female workers.

Melapalaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.81 k (1,809) 6.61% ↑
2025 1.81 k (1,814) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 1.82 k (1,818) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 1.82 k (1,820) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 1.82 k (1,823) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 1.83 k (1,825) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 1.83 k (1,828) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 1.83 k (1,829) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 1.83 k (1,829) 7.79% ↓
2033 1.83 k (1,828) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 1.83 k (1,828) 7.78% ↓
2035 1.83 k (1,828) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 1.83 k (1,828) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melapalaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.83 k (1,828), with a male population of 896 (896) and a female population of 933 (933). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melapalaiyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melapalaiyur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Vannankudikadu 1,866
2 Rajendirapattinam 2,102
3 Chinnathukurichi 592
4 Sakkaramangalam 562
5 Valliyam 1,360
6 Keeranur 2,179
7 Marungur 2,122
8 Tholur 1,988
9 Kodumanur 389
10 Keelapalaiyur 838

Melapalaiyur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melapalaiyur is 1.70 k (1,696).

The estimated population of Melapalaiyur in 2024 is approximately 1.81 k (1,809).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melapalaiyur is 706 (41.63%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melapalaiyur is 65.6%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 55.22%.

The sex ratio in Melapalaiyur is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

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