Melur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melur Village has a population of 13.24 k (13,244) with 6.44 k (6,442) males and 6.80 k (6,802) females.The sex ratio in Melur is 1056, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melur Village is 1.10 k (1,101) which is 8.31% of Melur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melur Village is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melur village is listed as part of the Coonoor Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the The Nilgiris 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 14.12 k (14,119), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.84 k, and the estimated female population is 7.28 k.
Melur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melur Village estimated population is projected to be 14.16 k (14,161), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.86 k, and the estimated female population is 7.31 k.
Melur Literacy Rate
Melur Village has a literacy rate of 82.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melur Village is 91.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melur Village is 73.19 higher 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 | 82.07 | 91.51 | 73.19 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 82.07 | 91.51 | 73.19 |
Melur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melur Village is 6.53 k (6,529) with 3.19 k (3,185) males and 3.34 k (3,344) females, which is 49.3% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1050 females for every 1000 males.
Melur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melur Village is 507 (507) with 264 (264) males and 243 (243) females, which is 3.83% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1056 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1056 |
Melur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melur Village are 3.94 k(3,944).
Melur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melur Village, there are about 7.23 k (7,228) workers, making up nearly 54.58% of the Melur Village total population. Out of these, around 3.84 k (3,836) are male workers, and about 3.39 k (3,392) are female workers.
Melur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.12 k (14,119) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 14.16 k (14,161) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 14.19 k (14,190) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 14.21 k (14,210) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 14.23 k (14,229) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 14.25 k (14,249) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 14.27 k (14,268) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 14.28 k (14,276) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 14.28 k (14,276) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 14.28 k (14,275) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 14.28 k (14,275) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 14.27 k (14,274) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 14.27 k (14,273) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.27 k (14,273), with a male population of 6.88 k (6,878) and a female population of 7.40 k (7,400). 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 | Yedappalli | 5,232 |
| 2 | Burliyar | 3,676 |
| 3 | Coonoor | 4,979 |