Merpanaikadu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merpanaikadu Village has a population of 6.76 k (6,759) with 3.18 k (3,179) males and 3.58 k (3,580) females.The sex ratio in Merpanaikadu is 1127, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merpanaikadu Village is 715 (715) which is 10.58% of Merpanaikadu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merpanaikadu Village is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merpanaikadu village is listed as part of the Aranthangi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Pudukkottai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Merpanaikadu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merpanaikadu Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.21 k (7,206), indicating a 6.61% increased from Merpanaikadu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.38 k, and the estimated female population is 3.83 k.
Merpanaikadu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merpanaikadu Village estimated population is projected to be 7.23 k (7,227), projecting a 6.92% increased from Merpanaikadu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.38 k, and the estimated female population is 3.85 k.
Merpanaikadu Literacy Rate
Merpanaikadu Village has a literacy rate of 77.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merpanaikadu Village is 84.87 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merpanaikadu Village is 71.61 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merpanaikadu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.81 | 84.87 | 71.61 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 77.81 | 84.87 | 71.61 |
Merpanaikadu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merpanaikadu Village is 310 (310) with 153 (153) males and 157 (157) females, which is 4.59% of Merpanaikadu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Merpanaikadu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merpanaikadu Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merpanaikadu Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merpanaikadu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1127 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1127 |
Merpanaikadu Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merpanaikadu Village are 1.71 k(1,707).
Merpanaikadu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merpanaikadu Village, there are about 3.60 k (3,600) workers, making up nearly 53.26% of the Merpanaikadu Village total population. Out of these, around 1.99 k (1,991) are male workers, and about 1.61 k (1,609) are female workers.
Merpanaikadu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.21 k (7,206) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.23 k (7,227) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.24 k (7,242) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.25 k (7,252) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.26 k (7,262) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.27 k (7,272) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.28 k (7,282) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.29 k (7,286) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.29 k (7,286) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 7.29 k (7,285) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 7.29 k (7,285) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 7.29 k (7,285) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 7.29 k (7,285) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merpanaikadu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.29 k (7,285), with a male population of 3.39 k (3,394) and a female population of 3.90 k (3,895). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Merpanaikadu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Merpanaikadu Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Puvattakudi | 2,879 |
| 2 | Periyalur | 2,513 |
| 3 | Neyvattali | 1,054 |
| 4 | Sattanendal | 124 |
| 5 | Neivelinathapuram | 191 |
| 6 | Vembangudi | 1,840 |
| 7 | Balakrishrnapuram | 603 |
| 8 | Ramasamipuram | 1,044 |
| 9 | Mattur | 355 |
| 10 | Ayangudi | 2,921 |