Melaiyur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melaiyur Village has a population of 5.88 k (5,883) with 2.96 k (2,963) males and 2.92 k (2,920) females.The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melaiyur Village is 531 (531) which is 9.03% of Melaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melaiyur Village is 807 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melaiyur village is listed as part of the Sirkali Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Nagapattinam District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melaiyur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 6.27 k (6,272), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.15 k, and the estimated female population is 3.13 k.
Melaiyur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 6.29 k (6,291), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.15 k, and the estimated female population is 3.14 k.
Melaiyur Literacy Rate
Melaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 84.06% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 90.6 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 77.56 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 | 84.06 | 90.6 | 77.56 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 84.06 | 90.6 | 77.56 |
Melaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melaiyur Village is 1.56 k (1,559) with 786 (786) males and 773 (773) females, which is 26.5% of Melaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Melaiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melaiyur Village is 20 (20) with 10 (10) males and 10 (10) females, which is 0.34% of Melaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melaiyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 986 |
Melaiyur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melaiyur Village are 1.48 k(1,477).
Melaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melaiyur Village, there are about 2.41 k (2,405) workers, making up nearly 40.88% of the Melaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 1.72 k (1,724) are male workers, and about 681 (681) are female workers.
Melaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.27 k (6,272) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.29 k (6,291) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.30 k (6,304) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.31 k (6,312) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.32 k (6,321) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.33 k (6,330) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.34 k (6,338) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.34 k (6,342) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.34 k (6,342) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 6.34 k (6,341) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 6.34 k (6,341) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 6.34 k (6,341) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 6.34 k (6,341) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.34 k (6,341), with a male population of 3.16 k (3,164) and a female population of 3.18 k (3,177). 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 | Nangur | 4,482 |
| 2 | Radhanallur | 5,232 |
| 3 | Thiruvengadu | 8,252 |
| 4 | Keelaiyur | 8,870 |
| 5 | Manigramam | 3,248 |
| 6 | Vanagiri | 6,853 |