Melakulam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melakulam Village has a population of 1.78 k (1,778) with 860 (860) males and 918 (918) females.The sex ratio in Melakulam is 1068, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melakulam Village is 194 (194) which is 10.91% of Melakulam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melakulam Village is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melakulam village is listed as part of the Mudukulathur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ramanathapuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melakulam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melakulam Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.90 k (1,896), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melakulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 914 , and the estimated female population is 983 .
Melakulam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melakulam Village estimated population is projected to be 1.90 k (1,902), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melakulam 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 916 , and the estimated female population is 987 .
Melakulam Literacy Rate
Melakulam Village has a literacy rate of 69.38% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melakulam Village is 81.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melakulam Village is 57.94 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melakulam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.38 | 81.82 | 57.94 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 69.38 | 81.82 | 57.94 |
Melakulam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melakulam Village is 322 (322) with 154 (154) males and 168 (168) females, which is 18.11% of Melakulam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1091 females for every 1000 males.
Melakulam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Melakulam Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Melakulam Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melakulam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1068 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1068 |
Melakulam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melakulam Village are 444 (444).
Melakulam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melakulam Village, there are about 987 (987) workers, making up nearly 55.51% of the Melakulam Village total population. Out of these, around 507 (507) are male workers, and about 480 (480) are female workers.
Melakulam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.90 k (1,896) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.90 k (1,902) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.91 k (1,905) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.91 k (1,908) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.91 k (1,911) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.91 k (1,913) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.92 k (1,916) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.92 k (1,917) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.92 k (1,917) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.92 k (1,917) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.92 k (1,917) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.92 k (1,917) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.92 k (1,917) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melakulam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.92 k (1,917), with a male population of 919 (919) and a female population of 999 (999). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melakulam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Melakulam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keelakodumalur | 973 |
| 2 | Vikkiramapandiapuram | 2,789 |
| 3 | Sathanur | 1,950 |
| 4 | Koothadiyendal | 0 |
| 5 | Merkkukottagudi | 365 |
| 6 | Keelakulam | 3,625 |
| 7 | Keelathooval | 3,900 |
| 8 | Sellur | 3,418 |
| 9 | Kolundurai | 2,082 |
| 10 | Thiruvarangam | 3,041 |