Melakottai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melakottai Village has a population of 5.16 k (5,156) with 2.56 k (2,564) males and 2.59 k (2,592) females.The sex ratio in Melakottai is 1011, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melakottai Village is 515 (515) which is 9.99% of Melakottai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melakottai Village is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melakottai village is listed as part of the Thirumangalam Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Madurai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melakottai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melakottai Village current estimated population is projected to be 5.50 k (5,497), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melakottai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.72 k, and the estimated female population is 2.78 k.
Melakottai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melakottai Village estimated population is projected to be 5.51 k (5,513), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melakottai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.73 k, and the estimated female population is 2.79 k.
Melakottai Literacy Rate
Melakottai Village has a literacy rate of 82.96% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melakottai Village is 91.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melakottai Village is 74.19 higher 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 | 82.96 | 91.81 | 74.19 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.96 | 91.81 | 74.19 |
Melakottai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melakottai Village is 1.94 k (1,943) with 972 (972) males and 971 (971) females, which is 37.68% of Melakottai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 999 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 | 1011 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
Melakottai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melakottai Village are 1.38 k(1,376).
Melakottai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melakottai Village, there are about 2.55 k (2,545) workers, making up nearly 49.36% of the Melakottai Village total population. Out of these, around 1.53 k (1,526) are male workers, and about 1.02 k (1,019) are female workers.
Melakottai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.50 k (5,497) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 5.51 k (5,513) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.53 k (5,525) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.53 k (5,532) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.54 k (5,540) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.55 k (5,547) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.56 k (5,555) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.56 k (5,558) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.56 k (5,558) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 5.56 k (5,558) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 5.56 k (5,558) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 5.56 k (5,557) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 5.56 k (5,557) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melakottai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.56 k (5,557), with a male population of 2.74 k (2,738) and a female population of 2.82 k (2,820). 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 | Kilavaneri | 1,891 |
| 2 | Naduvakkottai | 1,074 |
| 3 | Tirali | 3,288 |
| 4 | Andipatti | 969 |
| 5 | Karisalpatti | 1,835 |
| 6 | Vadagarai | 4,900 |
| 7 | Vidathakulam | 1,934 |
| 8 | Virusankulam | 860 |
| 9 | Ulagani | 1,466 |
| 10 | Maikkudi | 1,382 |