Melchengam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melchengam Village has a population of 2.10 k (2,101) with 1.06 k (1,063) males and 1.04 k (1,038) females.The sex ratio in Melchengam is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melchengam Village is 248 (248) which is 11.8% of Melchengam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melchengam Village is 1102 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Melchengam 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.

2.10 k

Toatl Population

1.06 k

Male Population

1.04 k

Female Population

Melchengam Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Melchengam Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.25 k (2,247), indicating a 6.92% increased from Melchengam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.12 k.

Melchengam Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Melchengam Village estimated population is projected to be 2.25 k (2,252), projecting a 7.14% increased from Melchengam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.13 k, and the estimated female population is 1.12 k.

Melchengam Literacy Rate

Melchengam Village has a literacy rate of 67.3% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melchengam Village is 75.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melchengam Village is 58.81 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melchengam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.3 75.45 58.81
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 67.3 75.45 58.81

Melchengam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melchengam Village is 331 (331) with 159 (159) males and 172 (172) females, which is 15.75% of Melchengam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1082 females for every 1000 males.

Melchengam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melchengam Village is 8 (8) with 3 (3) males and 5 (5) females, which is 0.38% of Melchengam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1667 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melchengam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 977
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 977

Melchengam Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melchengam Village are 514 (514).

Melchengam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melchengam Village, there are about 959 (959) workers, making up nearly 45.64% of the Melchengam Village total population. Out of these, around 623 (623) are male workers, and about 336 (336) are female workers.

Melchengam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 2.25 k (2,247) 6.92%
2026 2.25 k (2,252) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.26 k (2,255) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.26 k (2,258) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.26 k (2,261) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.26 k (2,264) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.27 k (2,265) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.27 k (2,265) 7.79%
2033 2.27 k (2,265) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.27 k (2,265) 7.78%
2035 2.27 k (2,265) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.27 k (2,265) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Melchengam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.27 k (2,265), with a male population of 1.14 k (1,135) and a female population of 1.13 k (1,130). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melchengam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.

Melchengam Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Se.Nachipattu 3,146
2 Kayambattu 3,940
3 Chennasamudram 3,134
4 Pakkiripalayam 7,035
5 Arasanganni 1,226
6 Andanur 4,004
7 Melpulidiyur 5,057
8 Perumbattam 291
9 Manmalai 2,004
10 Kariyamangalam 6,169

Melchengam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melchengam is 2.10 k (2,101).

The estimated population of Melchengam in 2025 is approximately 2.25 k (2,247).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melchengam is 331 (15.75%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8 (0.38%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melchengam is 67.3%, with male literacy at 75.45% and female literacy at 58.81%.

The sex ratio in Melchengam is 977 females for every 1000 males.

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