Melaiyur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melaiyur Village has a population of 2.06 k (2,061) with 993 (993) males and 1.07 k (1,068) females.The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 1076, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melaiyur Village is 196 (196) which is 9.51% of Melaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melaiyur Village is 1108 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.06 k

Toatl Population

993

Male Population

1.07 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 2.20 k (2,198), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 1.14 k.

Melaiyur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.20 k (2,204), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 1.15 k.

Melaiyur Literacy Rate

Melaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 83.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 90.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 77.51 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 83.86 90.67 77.51
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 83.86 90.67 77.51

Melaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melaiyur Village is 747 (747) with 370 (370) males and 377 (377) females, which is 36.24% of Melaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1019 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 1076
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1076

Melaiyur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melaiyur Village are 553 (553).

Melaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melaiyur Village, there are about 1.06 k (1,056) workers, making up nearly 51.24% of the Melaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 590 (590) are male workers, and about 466 (466) are female workers.

Melaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.20 k (2,198) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.20 k (2,204) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.21 k (2,209) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.21 k (2,212) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.22 k (2,215) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.22 k (2,218) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.22 k (2,221) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.22 k (2,222) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.22 k (2,222) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.22 k (2,222) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.22 k (2,222) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.22 k (2,222) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.22 k (2,222) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.22 k (2,222), with a male population of 1.06 k (1,061) and a female population of 1.16 k (1,162). 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 Kanjanagaram 3,539
2 Karuvazhakarai 1,655
3 Lakshiminayanapuram I 0
4 Lakshminayanapuram II 661
5 Nadukkarai Melpathi 2,073
6 Nadukkarai Keelapathi 656

Melaiyur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melaiyur is 2.06 k (2,061).

The estimated population of Melaiyur in 2024 is approximately 2.20 k (2,198).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melaiyur is 747 (36.24%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melaiyur is 83.86%, with male literacy at 90.67% and female literacy at 77.51%.

The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 1076 females for every 1000 males.

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