Moolakkadu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Moolakkadu Village has a population of 3.72 k (3,716) with 1.92 k (1,916) males and 1.80 k (1,800) females.The sex ratio in Moolakkadu is 940, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Moolakkadu Village is 369 (369) which is 9.93% of Moolakkadu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Moolakkadu Village is 953 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

3.72 k

Toatl Population

1.92 k

Male Population

1.80 k

Female Population

Moolakkadu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Moolakkadu Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.96 k (3,962), indicating a 6.61% increased from Moolakkadu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.04 k, and the estimated female population is 1.93 k.

Moolakkadu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Moolakkadu Village estimated population is projected to be 3.97 k (3,974), projecting a 6.92% increased from Moolakkadu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.04 k, and the estimated female population is 1.93 k.

Moolakkadu Literacy Rate

Moolakkadu Village has a literacy rate of 64.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Moolakkadu Village is 74.17 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Moolakkadu Village is 53.64 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Moolakkadu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 64.24 74.17 53.64
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 64.24 74.17 53.64

Moolakkadu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Moolakkadu Village is 1.01 k (1,006) with 513 (513) males and 493 (493) females, which is 27.07% of Moolakkadu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Moolakkadu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Moolakkadu Village is 101 (101) with 43 (43) males and 58 (58) females, which is 2.72% of Moolakkadu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1349 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Moolakkadu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 940
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 940

Moolakkadu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Moolakkadu Village are 1.10 k(1,103).

Moolakkadu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Moolakkadu Village, there are about 2.21 k (2,208) workers, making up nearly 59.42% of the Moolakkadu Village total population. Out of these, around 1.29 k (1,285) are male workers, and about 923 (923) are female workers.

Moolakkadu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.96 k (3,962) 6.61%
2025 3.97 k (3,974) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 3.98 k (3,982) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 3.99 k (3,987) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 3.99 k (3,993) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 4.00 k (3,998) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 4.00 k (4,004) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 4.01 k (4,006) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 4.01 k (4,006) 7.79%
2033 4.01 k (4,006) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 4.01 k (4,006) 7.78%
2035 4.01 k (4,005) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 4.01 k (4,005) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Moolakkadu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.01 k (4,005), with a male population of 2.05 k (2,046) and a female population of 1.96 k (1,959). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Moolakkadu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Moolakkadu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Pottaneri 6,160
2 Virudasampatti 6,545
3 Alamarathupatti 9,384
4 Lakkampatti 6,340
5 Kannamoochi 5,091
6 Sampalli 2,134
7 Palamalai 2,895
8 Navappatti 8,693
9 Kolnaikenpatti 5,894
10 Veerakkal 3,418

Moolakkadu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Moolakkadu is 3.72 k (3,716).

The estimated population of Moolakkadu in 2024 is approximately 3.96 k (3,962).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Moolakkadu is 1.01 k (27.07%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 101 (2.72%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Moolakkadu is 64.24%, with male literacy at 74.17% and female literacy at 53.64%.

The sex ratio in Moolakkadu is 940 females for every 1000 males.

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