Melur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melur Village has a population of 556 (556) with 275 (275) males and 281 (281) females.The sex ratio in Melur is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melur Village is 72 (72) which is 12.95% of Melur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melur Village is 675 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melur village is listed as part of the Yercaud Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Salem District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melur Village current estimated population is projected to be 593 (593), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 292 , and the estimated female population is 301 .
Melur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melur Village estimated population is projected to be 595 (595), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 293 , and the estimated female population is 302 .
Melur Literacy Rate
Melur Village has a literacy rate of 57.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melur Village is 67.24 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melur Village is 48.81 lower 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 | 57.64 | 67.24 | 48.81 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.64 | 67.24 | 48.81 |
Melur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Melur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Melur Village.
Melur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melur Village is 550 (550) with 273 (273) males and 277 (277) females, which is 98.92% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1022 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1022 |
Melur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melur Village are 148 (148).
Melur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melur Village, there are about 360 (360) workers, making up nearly 64.75% of the Melur Village total population. Out of these, around 186 (186) are male workers, and about 174 (174) are female workers.
Melur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 593 (593) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 595 (595) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 596 (596) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 597 (597) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 598 (598) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 599 (599) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 599 (599) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 600 (600) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 600 (600) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 600 (600) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 600 (600) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 600 (600) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 600 (600) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 600 (600), with a male population of 294 (294) and a female population of 306 (306). 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 | Kombu Thukki | 377 |
| 2 | Anakkadu | 736 |
| 3 | Mettur | 298 |
| 4 | Solambadi | 42 |
| 5 | Nallur | 615 |
| 6 | Vellakkadai | 699 |
| 7 | Nanthen chedu | 361 |
| 8 | Solur | 225 |
| 9 | Mundachedu | 11 |
| 10 | Olavakkadu | 124 |