Melpalayam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Melpalayam Village has a population of 399 (399) with 205 (205) males and 194 (194) females.The sex ratio in Melpalayam is 947, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melpalayam Village is 28 (28) which is 7.02% of Melpalayam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melpalayam Village is 1154 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melpalayam village is listed as part of the Vandavasi 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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Melpalayam Estimated Population in 2025
In 2025, Melpalayam Village current estimated population is projected to be 427 (427), indicating a 6.92% increased from Melpalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 219 , and the estimated female population is 209 .
Melpalayam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Melpalayam Village estimated population is projected to be 428 (428), projecting a 7.14% increased from Melpalayam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 219 , and the estimated female population is 209 .
Melpalayam Literacy Rate
Melpalayam Village has a literacy rate of 73.58% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melpalayam Village is 88.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melpalayam Village is 57.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melpalayam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.58 | 88.54 | 57.54 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.58 | 88.54 | 57.54 |
Melpalayam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melpalayam Village is 108 (108) with 53 (53) males and 55 (55) females, which is 27.07% of Melpalayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.
Melpalayam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melpalayam Village is 15 (15) with 8 (8) males and 7 (7) females, which is 3.76% of Melpalayam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 875 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melpalayam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 947 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 947 |
Melpalayam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melpalayam Village are 105 (105).
Melpalayam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melpalayam Village, there are about 240 (240) workers, making up nearly 60.15% of the Melpalayam Village total population. Out of these, around 129 (129) are male workers, and about 111 (111) are female workers.
Melpalayam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 427 (427) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 428 (428) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 429 (429) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 429 (429) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↓ |
| 2029 | 430 (430) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 430 (430) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↓ |
| 2031 | 431 (431) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 431 (431) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 431 (431) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 431 (431) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 431 (431) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 431 (431) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melpalayam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 431 (431), with a male population of 219 (219) and a female population of 212 (212). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melpalayam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Melpalayam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malaiyur | 2,222 |
| 2 | Endal | 1,064 |
| 3 | Manickkamangalam | 600 |
| 4 | Reddikuppam | 1,036 |
| 5 | Ragunathasamudram | 1,758 |
| 6 | Thavani | 1,086 |
| 7 | Thellarampattu | 302 |
| 8 | Namathodu | 2,144 |
| 9 | Semmambadi | 1,173 |
| 10 | Anadimangalam | 1,660 |