Melayur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melayur Village has a population of 1.87 k (1,869) with 948 (948) males and 921 (921) females.The sex ratio in Melayur is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melayur Village is 184 (184) which is 9.84% of Melayur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melayur Village is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melayur village is listed as part of the Ilayangudi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Sivaganga District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Male Population
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Melayur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melayur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.99 k (1,993), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.01 k, and the estimated female population is 986 .
Melayur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melayur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.00 k (1,999), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melayur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.01 k, and the estimated female population is 990 .
Melayur Literacy Rate
Melayur Village has a literacy rate of 63.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melayur Village is 74.53 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melayur Village is 52.96 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melayur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.92 | 74.53 | 52.96 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 63.92 | 74.53 | 52.96 |
Melayur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melayur Village is 241 (241) with 125 (125) males and 116 (116) females, which is 12.89% of Melayur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Melayur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Melayur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Melayur Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melayur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 972 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 972 |
Melayur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melayur Village are 471 (471).
Melayur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melayur Village, there are about 1.08 k (1,078) workers, making up nearly 57.68% of the Melayur Village total population. Out of these, around 602 (602) are male workers, and about 476 (476) are female workers.
Melayur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.99 k (1,993) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.00 k (1,999) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.00 k (2,003) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.01 k (2,006) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.01 k (2,008) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.01 k (2,011) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.01 k (2,014) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.02 k (2,015) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.02 k (2,015) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.02 k (2,015) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.02 k (2,015) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.02 k (2,015) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.02 k (2,015) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melayur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.02 k (2,015), with a male population of 1.01 k (1,013) and a female population of 1.00 k (1,002). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melayur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Melayur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valayanendal | 1,891 |
| 2 | Karunchutti | 2,464 |
| 3 | Ilayangudi North | 1,408 |
| 4 | Ilayangudi South | 1,559 |
| 5 | Keelayur | 2,727 |
| 6 | Keelanettur | 1,232 |
| 7 | Kurichi | 1,360 |
| 8 | Munaivendri | 2,058 |
| 9 | Thiruudayarpuram | 337 |
| 10 | Sirupalai | 1,157 |