Melkarai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melkarai Village has a population of 1.63 k (1,627) with 822 (822) males and 805 (805) females.The sex ratio in Melkarai is 980, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melkarai Village is 204 (204) which is 12.54% of Melkarai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melkarai Village is 790 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melkarai village is listed as part of the Nanguneri Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Tirunelveli District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melkarai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melkarai Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.74 k (1,735), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melkarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 873 , and the estimated female population is 862 .
Melkarai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melkarai Village estimated population is projected to be 1.74 k (1,740), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melkarai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 875 , and the estimated female population is 865 .
Melkarai Literacy Rate
Melkarai Village has a literacy rate of 85.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melkarai Village is 89.83 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melkarai Village is 82.1 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melkarai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.95 | 89.83 | 82.1 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 85.95 | 89.83 | 82.1 |
Melkarai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melkarai Village is 136 (136) with 59 (59) males and 77 (77) females, which is 8.36% of Melkarai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1306 females for every 1000 males.
Melkarai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Melkarai Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Melkarai Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melkarai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 980 |
Melkarai Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melkarai Village are 382 (382).
Melkarai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melkarai Village, there are about 755 (755) workers, making up nearly 46.4% of the Melkarai Village total population. Out of these, around 453 (453) are male workers, and about 302 (302) are female workers.
Melkarai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.74 k (1,735) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.74 k (1,740) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.74 k (1,744) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.75 k (1,746) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.75 k (1,748) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.75 k (1,751) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.75 k (1,753) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.75 k (1,754) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melkarai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.75 k (1,754), with a male population of 878 (878) and a female population of 876 (876). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melkarai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Melkarai Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennirkulam | 253 |
| 2 | Singikulam (NEW) | 1,671 |
| 3 | Singikulam (OLD) | 533 |
| 4 | Poolam | 2,758 |
| 5 | Thottakudi | 4,297 |