Melakottiyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melakottiyur Village has a population of 4.87 k (4,865) with 2.44 k (2,443) males and 2.42 k (2,422) females.The sex ratio in Melakottiyur is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melakottiyur Village is 643 (643) which is 13.22% of Melakottiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melakottiyur Village is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melakottiyur village is listed as part of the Chengalpattu Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Kancheepuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melakottiyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melakottiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.19 k (5,187), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melakottiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.59 k, and the estimated female population is 2.59 k.
Melakottiyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melakottiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 5.20 k (5,202), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melakottiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.60 k, and the estimated female population is 2.60 k.
Melakottiyur Literacy Rate
Melakottiyur Village has a literacy rate of 79.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melakottiyur Village is 84.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melakottiyur Village is 73.98 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melakottiyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.35 | 84.67 | 73.98 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.35 | 84.67 | 73.98 |
Melakottiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melakottiyur Village is 1.50 k (1,503) with 748 (748) males and 755 (755) females, which is 30.89% of Melakottiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Melakottiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melakottiyur Village is 43 (43) with 26 (26) males and 17 (17) females, which is 0.88% of Melakottiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 654 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melakottiyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 992 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Melakottiyur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melakottiyur Village are 1.20 k(1,203).
Melakottiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melakottiyur Village, there are about 1.77 k (1,774) workers, making up nearly 36.46% of the Melakottiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.37 k (1,369) are male workers, and about 405 (405) are female workers.
Melakottiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.19 k (5,187) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.20 k (5,202) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.21 k (5,213) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.22 k (5,220) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.23 k (5,227) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.23 k (5,234) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.24 k (5,242) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.24 k (5,244) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.24 k (5,244) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.24 k (5,244) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.24 k (5,244) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.24 k (5,244) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.24 k (5,243) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melakottiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.24 k (5,243), with a male population of 2.61 k (2,608) and a female population of 2.64 k (2,635). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melakottiyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Melakottiyur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siruseri | 1,346 |
| 2 | Polacheri | 747 |
| 3 | Sonallur | 852 |
| 4 | Mambakkam | 2,678 |
| 5 | Keelakottiyur | 768 |
| 6 | Nallambakkam | 4,123 |
| 7 | Arungal | 688 |
| 8 | Karanaipuducheri | 7,467 |
| 9 | Kayarambedu | 6,086 |
| 10 | Perumathunallur | 2,292 |