Melaiyur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melaiyur Village has a population of 2.28 k (2,281) with 1.08 k (1,083) males and 1.20 k (1,198) females.The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 1107, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melaiyur Village is 237 (237) which is 10.39% of Melaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melaiyur Village is 838 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.28 k

Toatl Population

1.08 k

Male Population

1.20 k

Female Population

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

Melaiyur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.43 k (2,432), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 k, and the estimated female population is 1.28 k.

Melaiyur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.44 k (2,439), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 k, and the estimated female population is 1.29 k.

Melaiyur Literacy Rate

Melaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 86.11% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 91.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 81.38 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melaiyur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.11 91.51 81.38
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 86.11 91.51 81.38

Melaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melaiyur Village is 652 (652) with 326 (326) males and 326 (326) females, which is 28.58% of Melaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Melaiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melaiyur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1107
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1107

Melaiyur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melaiyur Village are 542 (542).

Melaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melaiyur Village, there are about 818 (818) workers, making up nearly 35.86% of the Melaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 589 (589) are male workers, and about 229 (229) are female workers.

Melaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.43 k (2,432) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.44 k (2,439) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.44 k (2,444) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.45 k (2,448) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.45 k (2,451) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.45 k (2,454) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.46 k (2,458) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.46 k (2,459) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.46 k (2,459) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.46 k (2,459) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.46 k (2,459) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.46 k (2,459) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.46 k (2,459) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.46 k (2,459), with a male population of 1.16 k (1,157) and a female population of 1.30 k (1,304). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melaiyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melaiyur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Kshetrapalapuram 3,317
2 Asikkadu 1,521
3 Tholuthalangudi 1,437
4 Thulasenthirapuram 695
5 Melaiyur Thulasenthirapuram 0
6 Senniayanallur 1,748
7 Inam Senniyanallur 192
8 Mekkirimangalam 1,980
9 Madhirimangalam 3,959
10 Tiruvalangadu 3,461

Melaiyur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melaiyur is 2.28 k (2,281).

The estimated population of Melaiyur in 2024 is approximately 2.43 k (2,432).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melaiyur is 652 (28.58%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melaiyur is 86.11%, with male literacy at 91.51% and female literacy at 81.38%.

The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 1107 females for every 1000 males.

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