Melkalathur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melkalathur Village has a population of 2.49 k (2,487) with 1.23 k (1,230) males and 1.26 k (1,257) females.The sex ratio in Melkalathur is 1022, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melkalathur Village is 277 (277) which is 11.14% of Melkalathur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melkalathur Village is 1052 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.49 k

Toatl Population

1.23 k

Male Population

1.26 k

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Melkalathur Population Census 2011
  2. Melkalathur Population 2024
  3. Literacy Rate
  4. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  5. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  6. Sex Ratio
  7. Population Projections Up to 2036

Melkalathur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melkalathur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.65 k (2,652), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melkalathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.31 k, and the estimated female population is 1.35 k.

Melkalathur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melkalathur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.66 k (2,660), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melkalathur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 k, and the estimated female population is 1.35 k.

Melkalathur Literacy Rate

Melkalathur Village has a literacy rate of 71.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melkalathur Village is 79.91 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melkalathur Village is 64.04 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melkalathur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.9 79.91 64.04
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 71.9 79.91 64.04

Melkalathur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melkalathur Village is 966 (966) with 478 (478) males and 488 (488) females, which is 38.84% of Melkalathur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1021 females for every 1000 males.

Melkalathur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melkalathur Village is 28 (28) with 11 (11) males and 17 (17) females, which is 1.13% of Melkalathur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1546 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melkalathur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1022
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1022

Melkalathur Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melkalathur Village are 555 (555).

Melkalathur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melkalathur Village, there are about 1.26 k (1,264) workers, making up nearly 50.82% of the Melkalathur Village total population. Out of these, around 716 (716) are male workers, and about 548 (548) are female workers.

Melkalathur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.65 k (2,652) 6.61% ↑
2025 2.66 k (2,660) 6.92% 0.31 % ↑
2026 2.67 k (2,665) 7.14% 0.22 % ↑
2027 2.67 k (2,669) 7.29% 0.15 % ↑
2028 2.67 k (2,672) 7.44% 0.15 % ↑
2029 2.68 k (2,676) 7.58% 0.14 % ↑
2030 2.68 k (2,680) 7.73% 0.15 % ↑
2031 2.68 k (2,681) 7.79% 0.06 % ↑
2032 2.68 k (2,681) 7.79% ↓
2033 2.68 k (2,681) 7.78% -0.01 % ↓
2034 2.68 k (2,681) 7.78% ↓
2035 2.68 k (2,681) 7.77% -0.01 % ↓
2036 2.68 k (2,681) 7.77% ↓

Projected estimates indicate that Melkalathur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.68 k (2,681), with a male population of 1.31 k (1,314) and a female population of 1.37 k (1,368). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melkalathur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melkalathur Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Melandurai 489
2 Nagavedu 5,161
3 Ochalam 1,607
4 Arumbakkam 1,367
5 Selvamandai 1,021
6 Kattupakkam 3,984
7 Banavaram 6,784
8 Mangalam 1,781
9 Koothambakkam 1,739
10 Velithangipuram 2,025

Melkalathur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melkalathur is 2.49 k (2,487).

The estimated population of Melkalathur in 2024 is approximately 2.65 k (2,652).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melkalathur is 966 (38.84%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 28 (1.13%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melkalathur is 71.9%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 64.04%.

The sex ratio in Melkalathur is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Melkalathur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.1% up to 2036.