Melakattur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melakattur Village has a population of 2.15 k (2,150) with 1.05 k (1,049) males and 1.10 k (1,101) females.The sex ratio in Melakattur is 1050, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melakattur Village is 262 (262) which is 12.19% of Melakattur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melakattur Village is 1279 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.15 k

Toatl Population

1.05 k

Male Population

1.10 k

Female Population

Melakattur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melakattur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.29 k (2,293), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melakattur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.11 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Melakattur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melakattur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.30 k (2,299), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melakattur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.12 k, and the estimated female population is 1.18 k.

Melakattur Literacy Rate

Melakattur Village has a literacy rate of 71.35% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melakattur Village is 78.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melakattur Village is 64.47 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melakattur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.35 78.37 64.47
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.35 78.37 64.47

Melakattur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melakattur Village is 1.22 k (1,217) with 609 (609) males and 608 (608) females, which is 56.6% of Melakattur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Melakattur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melakattur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1050
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1050

Melakattur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melakattur Village are 543 (543).

Melakattur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melakattur Village, there are about 838 (838) workers, making up nearly 38.98% of the Melakattur Village total population. Out of these, around 589 (589) are male workers, and about 249 (249) are female workers.

Melakattur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.29 k (2,293) 6.61%
2025 2.30 k (2,299) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.30 k (2,304) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.31 k (2,307) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.31 k (2,310) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.31 k (2,314) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.32 k (2,317) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.32 k (2,318) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.32 k (2,318) 7.79%
2033 2.32 k (2,318) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.32 k (2,318) 7.78%
2035 2.32 k (2,318) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.32 k (2,318) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Melakattur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.32 k (2,318), with a male population of 1.12 k (1,120) and a female population of 1.20 k (1,198). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melakattur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melakattur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Mullangudi 3,269
2 Vinayagantheru 3,551
3 Ukkarai 2,960
4 Chidambaranathapuram 2,868
5 Kurichi 2,269
6 Koilramapuram 2,059
7 Athipakkam 2,558
8 Kavanur 1,665
9 Kilamandur 2,983
10 Karuppur 2,295

Melakattur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melakattur is 2.15 k (2,150).

The estimated population of Melakattur in 2024 is approximately 2.29 k (2,293).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melakattur is 1.22 k (56.6%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melakattur is 71.35%, with male literacy at 78.37% and female literacy at 64.47%.

The sex ratio in Melakattur is 1050 females for every 1000 males.

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