Melayakudi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melayakudi Village has a population of 3.47 k (3,468) with 1.76 k (1,758) males and 1.71 k (1,710) females.The sex ratio in Melayakudi is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melayakudi Village is 350 (350) which is 10.09% of Melayakudi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melayakudi Village is 1047 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.47 k

Toatl Population

1.76 k

Male Population

1.71 k

Female Population

Melayakudi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melayakudi Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.70 k (3,698), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melayakudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.87 k, and the estimated female population is 1.83 k.

Melayakudi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melayakudi Village estimated population is projected to be 3.71 k (3,709), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melayakudi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.87 k, and the estimated female population is 1.84 k.

Melayakudi Literacy Rate

Melayakudi Village has a literacy rate of 78.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melayakudi Village is 87.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melayakudi Village is 69.63 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melayakudi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.51 87.08 69.63
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 78.51 87.08 69.63

Melayakudi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melayakudi Village is 534 (534) with 261 (261) males and 273 (273) females, which is 15.4% of Melayakudi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1046 females for every 1000 males.

Melayakudi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melayakudi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 973
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 973

Melayakudi Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melayakudi Village are 850 (850).

Melayakudi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melayakudi Village, there are about 1.87 k (1,873) workers, making up nearly 54.01% of the Melayakudi Village total population. Out of these, around 1.08 k (1,075) are male workers, and about 798 (798) are female workers.

Melayakudi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.70 k (3,698) 6.61%
2025 3.71 k (3,709) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.72 k (3,716) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.72 k (3,721) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.73 k (3,726) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 3.73 k (3,731) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 3.74 k (3,737) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 3.74 k (3,739) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 3.74 k (3,739) 7.79%
2033 3.74 k (3,738) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 3.74 k (3,738) 7.78%
2035 3.74 k (3,738) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 3.74 k (3,738) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Melayakudi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.74 k (3,738), with a male population of 1.88 k (1,877) and a female population of 1.86 k (1,861). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melayakudi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melayakudi Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Thaduthalankottai 1,222
2 Keelaparuthiyur 1,910
3 Valimarichan 4,811
4 Valangudi 2,040
5 Madanthai 573
6 Vendoni 5,237
7 Urappuli 5,427
8 Sirakikottai 2,561
9 Chitthanendal 568
10 Sadurvedamangalam 931

Melayakudi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melayakudi is 3.47 k (3,468).

The estimated population of Melayakudi in 2024 is approximately 3.70 k (3,698).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melayakudi is 534 (15.4%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melayakudi is 78.51%, with male literacy at 87.08% and female literacy at 69.63%.

The sex ratio in Melayakudi is 973 females for every 1000 males.

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