Melur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melur Village has a population of 2.53 k (2,534) with 1.23 k (1,230) males and 1.30 k (1,304) females.The sex ratio in Melur is 1061, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melur Village is 324 (324) which is 12.79% of Melur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melur Village is 884 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.53 k

Toatl Population

1.23 k

Male Population

1.30 k

Female Population

Melur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.70 k (2,702), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 k, and the estimated female population is 1.40 k.

Melur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.71 k (2,710), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 k, and the estimated female population is 1.40 k.

Melur Literacy Rate

Melur Village has a literacy rate of 74.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melur Village is 83.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melur Village is 65.63 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.03 83.18 65.63
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 74.03 83.18 65.63

Melur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melur Village is 512 (512) with 246 (246) males and 266 (266) females, which is 20.21% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1082 females for every 1000 males.

Melur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1061
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1061

Melur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melur Village are 602 (602).

Melur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melur Village, there are about 1.11 k (1,110) workers, making up nearly 43.8% of the Melur Village total population. Out of these, around 679 (679) are male workers, and about 431 (431) are female workers.

Melur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.70 k (2,702) 6.61%
2025 2.71 k (2,710) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.72 k (2,715) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.72 k (2,719) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.72 k (2,723) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.73 k (2,727) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.73 k (2,730) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.73 k (2,732) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.73 k (2,732) 7.79%
2033 2.73 k (2,732) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.73 k (2,732) 7.78%
2035 2.73 k (2,731) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.73 k (2,731) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Melur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.73 k (2,731), with a male population of 1.31 k (1,314) and a female population of 1.42 k (1,419). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Narangiyanpatti 0
2 Vathanakurichi 2,310
3 Thudaiyur 1,859
4 Sathyamangalam 4,051
5 Irumbali 1,311
6 Vellanur 6,014
7 Muthukkadu 3,176
8 Vengavayal 854
9 Poongudi 1,564

Melur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melur is 2.53 k (2,534).

The estimated population of Melur in 2024 is approximately 2.70 k (2,702).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melur is 512 (20.21%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melur is 74.03%, with male literacy at 83.18% and female literacy at 65.63%.

The sex ratio in Melur is 1061 females for every 1000 males.

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