Melur Population in 2025
In 2025, Melur Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.00 k (2,004), indicating a 6.92% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.10 k, and the estimated female population is 905 .
Melur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Melur Village estimated population is projected to be 2.01 k (2,008), projecting a 7.14% increased from Melur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.10 k, and the estimated female population is 907 .
Melur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Melur Village has a population of 1.87 k (1,874) with 1.03 k (1,032) males and 842 (842) females.The sex ratio in Melur is 816, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melur Village is 188 (188) which is 10.03% of Melur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melur Village is 808 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melur village is listed as part of the Kallakkurichi Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Viluppuram District in the state of TAMIL NADU in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Melur Literacy Rate
Melur Village has a literacy rate of 72.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melur Village is 82.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melur Village is 61.21 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.95 | 82.54 | 61.21 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 72.95 | 82.54 | 61.21 |
Melur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melur Village is 668 (668) with 343 (343) males and 325 (325) females, which is 35.65% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Melur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Melur Village is 3 (3) with 3 (3) males and 0 (0) females, which is 0.16% of Melur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 0 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 816 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 816 |
Melur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melur Village are 465 (465).
Melur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melur Village, there are about 829 (829) workers, making up nearly 44.24% of the Melur Village total population. Out of these, around 510 (510) are male workers, and about 319 (319) are female workers.
Melur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.00 k (2,004) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.01 k (2,008) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.01 k (2,011) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.01 k (2,014) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.02 k (2,017) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.02 k (2,019) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 2.02 k (2,020) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.02 k (2,020), with a male population of 1.10 k (1,102) and a female population of 917 (917). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Melur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanavaretti | 2,762 |
| 2 | Thenthorasalur | 1,095 |
| 3 | Kattananthal | 1,615 |
| 4 | Lachiyam | 1,329 |
| 5 | Eravar | 1,834 |
| 6 | Kilpoondi | 304 |
| 7 | Vinaitheerthapuram | 1,110 |
| 8 | Kaniyamur | 2,942 |
| 9 | Moongilpadi | 1,676 |
| 10 | Elavadi | 1,692 |