Merkupathi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Merkupathi Village has a population of 2.98 k (2,977) with 1.50 k (1,497) males and 1.48 k (1,480) females.The sex ratio in Merkupathi is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Merkupathi Village is 262 (262) which is 8.8% of Merkupathi Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Merkupathi Village is 713 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Merkupathi village is listed as part of the Avanashi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Tiruppur District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
Merkupathi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Merkupathi Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.17 k (3,174), indicating a 6.61% increased from Merkupathi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.59 k, and the estimated female population is 1.59 k.
Merkupathi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Merkupathi Village estimated population is projected to be 3.18 k (3,184), projecting a 6.92% increased from Merkupathi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.59 k, and the estimated female population is 1.59 k.
Merkupathi Literacy Rate
Merkupathi Village has a literacy rate of 60.7% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Merkupathi Village is 67.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Merkupathi Village is 54.49 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Merkupathi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 60.7 | 67.04 | 54.49 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 60.7 | 67.04 | 54.49 |
Merkupathi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Merkupathi Village is 632 (632) with 344 (344) males and 288 (288) females, which is 21.23% of Merkupathi Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 838 females for every 1000 males.
Merkupathi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Merkupathi Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Merkupathi Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Merkupathi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 989 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 989 |
Merkupathi Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Merkupathi Village are 890 (890).
Merkupathi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Merkupathi Village, there are about 1.76 k (1,757) workers, making up nearly 59.02% of the Merkupathi Village total population. Out of these, around 1.03 k (1,025) are male workers, and about 732 (732) are female workers.
Merkupathi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.17 k (3,174) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.18 k (3,184) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.19 k (3,190) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.19 k (3,194) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.20 k (3,199) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.20 k (3,203) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.21 k (3,208) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.21 k (3,209) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.21 k (3,209) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 3.21 k (3,209) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 3.21 k (3,209) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 3.21 k (3,209) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 3.21 k (3,209) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Merkupathi Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.21 k (3,209), with a male population of 1.60 k (1,599) and a female population of 1.61 k (1,611). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Merkupathi Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Merkupathi Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thekkalur | 12,688 |
| 2 | Pudupalayam | 7,671 |
| 3 | Kaniampundi | 2,888 |
| 4 | Pattampalayam | 1,413 |
| 5 | Sokkanur | 2,005 |
| 6 | Thoravalur | 2,255 |
| 7 | Vallipuram | 3,635 |
| 8 | Ettiveerampalayam | 8,814 |
| 9 | Kalipalayam | 4,743 |