Melapunjai Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melapunjai Village has a population of 1.64 k (1,641) with 808 (808) males and 833 (833) females.The sex ratio in Melapunjai is 1031, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melapunjai Village is 222 (222) which is 13.53% of Melapunjai Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melapunjai Village is 1266 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.64 k

Toatl Population

808

Male Population

833

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Melapunjai Population Census 2011
  2. Melapunjai Population 2025
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Melapunjai Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Melapunjai Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.76 k (1,755), indicating a 6.92% increased from Melapunjai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 861 , and the estimated female population is 895 .

Melapunjai Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Melapunjai Village estimated population is projected to be 1.76 k (1,759), projecting a 7.14% increased from Melapunjai's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 862 , and the estimated female population is 897 .

Melapunjai Literacy Rate

Melapunjai Village has a literacy rate of 63.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melapunjai Village is 74.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melapunjai Village is 52.89 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melapunjai

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.92 74.93 52.89
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 63.92 74.93 52.89

Melapunjai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melapunjai Village is 444 (444) with 213 (213) males and 231 (231) females, which is 27.06% of Melapunjai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1085 females for every 1000 males.

Melapunjai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melapunjai Village is 40 (40) with 21 (21) males and 19 (19) females, which is 2.44% of Melapunjai Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melapunjai

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1031
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1031

Melapunjai Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melapunjai Village are 382 (382).

Melapunjai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melapunjai Village, there are about 658 (658) workers, making up nearly 40.1% of the Melapunjai Village total population. Out of these, around 464 (464) are male workers, and about 194 (194) are female workers.

Melapunjai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.76 k (1,755) 6.92% ↑
2026 1.76 k (1,759) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 1.76 k (1,761) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 1.76 k (1,764) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 1.77 k (1,766) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 1.77 k (1,768) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 1.77 k (1,769) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 1.77 k (1,769) 7.79% ↓
2033 1.77 k (1,769) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 1.77 k (1,769) 7.78% ↓
2035 1.77 k (1,769) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 1.77 k (1,769) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melapunjai Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.77 k (1,769), with a male population of 863 (863) and a female population of 907 (907). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melapunjai Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Melapunjai Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Nathavadi 412
2 Vadamathur 1,993
3 Melnachipattu 2,248
4 Senthamangalam 914
5 Annandal 1,427
6 Vasudevanpattu 1,681
7 Eraiyur 4,089
8 Melmudiyanur 4,480
9 Pinjur 2,731
10 Vedankuppam 1,071

Melapunjai Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melapunjai is 1.64 k (1,641).

The estimated population of Melapunjai in 2025 is approximately 1.76 k (1,755).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melapunjai is 444 (27.06%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 40 (2.44%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melapunjai is 63.92%, with male literacy at 74.93% and female literacy at 52.89%.

The sex ratio in Melapunjai is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Melapunjai population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.