Megamalai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Megamalai Village has a population of 8.35 k (8,348) with 4.30 k (4,303) males and 4.05 k (4,045) females.The sex ratio in Megamalai is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Megamalai Village is 852 (852) which is 10.21% of Megamalai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Megamalai Village is 881 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

8.35 k

Toatl Population

4.30 k

Male Population

4.05 k

Female Population

Megamalai Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Megamalai Village current estimated population is projected to be 8.90 k (8,900), indicating a 6.61% increased from Megamalai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.57 k, and the estimated female population is 4.33 k.

Megamalai Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Megamalai Village estimated population is projected to be 8.93 k (8,926), projecting a 6.92% increased from Megamalai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.58 k, and the estimated female population is 4.35 k.

Megamalai Literacy Rate

Megamalai Village has a literacy rate of 60.3% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Megamalai Village is 68.91 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Megamalai Village is 51.21 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Megamalai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 60.3 68.91 51.21
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 60.3 68.91 51.21

Megamalai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Megamalai Village is 2.21 k (2,210) with 1.12 k (1,121) males and 1.09 k (1,089) females, which is 26.47% of Megamalai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Megamalai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Megamalai Village is 79 (79) with 44 (44) males and 35 (35) females, which is 0.95% of Megamalai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 796 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Megamalai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 941
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 941

Megamalai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Megamalai Village are 2.59 k(2,585).

Megamalai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Megamalai Village, there are about 5.35 k (5,353) workers, making up nearly 64.12% of the Megamalai Village total population. Out of these, around 2.81 k (2,807) are male workers, and about 2.55 k (2,546) are female workers.

Megamalai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 8.90 k (8,900) 6.61%
2025 8.93 k (8,926) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 8.95 k (8,945) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 8.96 k (8,957) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 8.97 k (8,969) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 8.98 k (8,982) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 8.99 k (8,994) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 9.00 k (8,999) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 9.00 k (8,998) 7.79%
2033 9.00 k (8,998) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 9.00 k (8,998) 7.78%
2035 9.00 k (8,997) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 9.00 k (8,997) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Megamalai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 9.00 k (8,997), with a male population of 4.59 k (4,594) and a female population of 4.40 k (4,401). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Megamalai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Megamalai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Ramakrishnapuram 1,412
2 Palakombai 3,500
3 Vallalnathi 12,684
4 Kadamalaikundu 23,650
5 Myaladumparai 29,731
6 Andipatti Notheren Block RF 0
7 Andipatti Southern Block RF 0

Megamalai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Megamalai is 8.35 k (8,348).

The estimated population of Megamalai in 2024 is approximately 8.90 k (8,900).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Megamalai is 2.21 k (26.47%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 79 (0.95%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Megamalai is 60.3%, with male literacy at 68.91% and female literacy at 51.21%.

The sex ratio in Megamalai is 941 females for every 1000 males.

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