Melacheri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Melacheri Village has a population of 2.68 k (2,681) with 1.36 k (1,360) males and 1.32 k (1,321) females.The sex ratio in Melacheri is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melacheri Village is 231 (231) which is 8.62% of Melacheri Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melacheri Village is 910 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.68 k

Toatl Population

1.36 k

Male Population

1.32 k

Female Population

Melacheri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Melacheri Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.86 k (2,859), indicating a 6.61% increased from Melacheri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.44 k, and the estimated female population is 1.42 k.

Melacheri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Melacheri Village estimated population is projected to be 2.87 k (2,867), projecting a 6.92% increased from Melacheri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.45 k, and the estimated female population is 1.42 k.

Melacheri Literacy Rate

Melacheri Village has a literacy rate of 70.94% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melacheri Village is 77.8 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melacheri Village is 63.91 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melacheri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.94 77.8 63.91
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 70.94 77.8 63.91

Melacheri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melacheri Village is 712 (712) with 369 (369) males and 343 (343) females, which is 26.56% of Melacheri Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Melacheri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melacheri Village is 113 (113) with 55 (55) males and 58 (58) females, which is 4.21% of Melacheri Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1055 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melacheri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 972
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 972

Melacheri Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Melacheri Village are 634 (634).

Melacheri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Melacheri Village, there are about 1.41 k (1,407) workers, making up nearly 52.48% of the Melacheri Village total population. Out of these, around 831 (831) are male workers, and about 576 (576) are female workers.

Melacheri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.86 k (2,859) 6.61%
2025 2.87 k (2,867) 6.92% 0.31 %
2026 2.87 k (2,873) 7.14% 0.22 %
2027 2.88 k (2,877) 7.29% 0.15 %
2028 2.88 k (2,881) 7.44% 0.15 %
2029 2.89 k (2,885) 7.58% 0.14 %
2030 2.89 k (2,889) 7.73% 0.15 %
2031 2.89 k (2,890) 7.79% 0.06 %
2032 2.89 k (2,890) 7.79%
2033 2.89 k (2,890) 7.78% -0.01 %
2034 2.89 k (2,890) 7.78%
2035 2.89 k (2,890) 7.77% -0.01 %
2036 2.89 k (2,890) 7.77%

Projected estimates indicate that Melacheri Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.89 k (2,890), with a male population of 1.45 k (1,452) and a female population of 1.44 k (1,438). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melacheri Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.1%.

Melacheri Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Agalur 950
2 Neganur 3,451
3 Kariyamangalam 770
4 Chellapiratti 975
5 Vanakkambadi 867
6 Sevalapurai 4,690
7 Alampundi 5,268
8 Tenpalai 2,814
9 Chokkanandal 1,282
10 Kalathambattu 1,207

Melacheri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melacheri is 2.68 k (2,681).

The estimated population of Melacheri in 2024 is approximately 2.86 k (2,859).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melacheri is 712 (26.56%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 113 (4.21%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melacheri is 70.94%, with male literacy at 77.8% and female literacy at 63.91%.

The sex ratio in Melacheri is 972 females for every 1000 males.

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