Melma Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melma Village has a population of 808 (808) with 410 (410) males and 398 (398) females.The sex ratio in Melma is 971, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melma Village is 79 (79) which is 9.78% of Melma Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melma Village is 646 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melma village is listed as part of the Cheyyar Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Tiruvannamalai District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Melma Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Melma Village current estimated population is projected to be 862 (862), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melma's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 436 , and the estimated female population is 427 .
Melma Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Melma Village estimated population is projected to be 864 (864), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melma's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 437 , and the estimated female population is 428 .
Melma Literacy Rate
Melma Village has a literacy rate of 72.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melma Village is 85.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melma Village is 58.58 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melma
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.02 | 85.64 | 58.58 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.02 | 85.64 | 58.58 |
Melma Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Melma Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Melma Village.
Melma Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melma Village is 20 (20) with 10 (10) males and 10 (10) females, which is 2.48% of Melma Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melma
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 971 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 971 |
Melma Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melma Village are 222 (222).
Melma Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melma Village, there are about 433 (433) workers, making up nearly 53.59% of the Melma Village total population. Out of these, around 252 (252) are male workers, and about 181 (181) are female workers.
Melma - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 862 (862) | 6.61% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 864 (864) | 6.92% | 0.31 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 866 (866) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 867 (867) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 869 (869) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 870 (870) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 871 (871) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 871 (871) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↓ |
| 2032 | 871 (871) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 871 (871) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 871 (871) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 871 (871) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 871 (871) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melma Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 871 (871), with a male population of 438 (438) and a female population of 433 (433). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melma Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.
Melma Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chithamur | 437 |
| 2 | Arasur | 984 |
| 3 | Purisai | 2,374 |
| 4 | Theneluppai | 974 |
| 5 | Veerampakkam | 2,039 |
| 6 | Ayyavadi | 634 |
| 7 | Vachanur | 1,207 |
| 8 | Melnarma | 799 |
| 9 | Soundariyapuram | 1,040 |
| 10 | Vadanangur | 160 |