Melakottai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melakottai Village has a population of 1.31 k (1,309) with 653 (653) males and 656 (656) females.The sex ratio in Melakottai is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melakottai Village is 96 (96) which is 7.33% of Melakottai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melakottai Village is 812 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.31 k

Toatl Population

653

Male Population

656

Female Population

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

Melakottai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melakottai Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.40 k (1,396), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melakottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 694 , and the estimated female population is 703 .

Melakottai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melakottai Village estimated population is projected to be 1.40 k (1,400), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melakottai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 696 , and the estimated female population is 705 .

Melakottai Literacy Rate

Melakottai Village has a literacy rate of 68.43% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melakottai Village is 77.67 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melakottai Village is 59.38 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melakottai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 68.43 77.67 59.38
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 68.43 77.67 59.38

Melakottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melakottai Village is 308 (308) with 153 (153) males and 155 (155) females, which is 23.53% of Melakottai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Melakottai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melakottai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1005
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1005

Melakottai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melakottai Village are 391 (391).

Melakottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melakottai Village, there are about 763 (763) workers, making up nearly 58.29% of the Melakottai Village total population. Out of these, around 437 (437) are male workers, and about 326 (326) are female workers.

Melakottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.40 k (1,396) 6.61% ↑
2025 1.40 k (1,400) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 1.40 k (1,403) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 1.41 k (1,405) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 1.41 k (1,407) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 1.41 k (1,409) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 1.41 k (1,411) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 1.41 k (1,411) 7.79% 0.06 % ↓
2032 1.41 k (1,411) 7.79% ↓
2033 1.41 k (1,411) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 1.41 k (1,411) 7.78% ↓
2035 1.41 k (1,411) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 1.41 k (1,411) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melakottai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.41 k (1,411), with a male population of 698 (698) and a female population of 714 (714). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melakottai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melakottai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sukkamanaickenpatti 2,251
2 Pethanaickenpatti 2,164
3 Manoor 5,746
4 Vilvathampatti 1,525
5 Puliampatti 2,395
6 Amarapoondi 4,744
7 Veppanavalasu 740
8 Erramanaickenpatti 1,849
9 Kanakkampatty 4,587
10 Pachalanaickenpatti 2,042

Melakottai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melakottai is 1.31 k (1,309).

The estimated population of Melakottai in 2024 is approximately 1.40 k (1,396).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melakottai is 308 (23.53%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melakottai is 68.43%, with male literacy at 77.67% and female literacy at 59.38%.

The sex ratio in Melakottai is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

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