Melaiyur Population in 2025
In 2025, Melaiyur Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.52 k (1,519), indicating a 6.92% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 750 , and the estimated female population is 770 .
Melaiyur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Melaiyur Village estimated population is projected to be 1.52 k (1,522), projecting a 7.14% increased from Melaiyur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 751 , and the estimated female population is 771 .
Melaiyur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Melaiyur Village has a population of 1.42 k (1,420) with 704 (704) males and 716 (716) females.The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Melaiyur Village is 158 (158) which is 11.13% of Melaiyur Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Melaiyur Village is 1079 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Melaiyur village is listed as part of the Aruppukkottai Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Virudhunagar 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
Melaiyur Literacy Rate
Melaiyur Village has a literacy rate of 80.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 87.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Melaiyur Village is 73.97 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Melaiyur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.9 | 87.9 | 73.97 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 80.9 | 87.9 | 73.97 |
Melaiyur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Melaiyur Village is 544 (544) with 288 (288) males and 256 (256) females, which is 38.31% of Melaiyur Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 889 females for every 1000 males.
Melaiyur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Melaiyur Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Melaiyur Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Melaiyur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1018 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1018 |
Melaiyur Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Melaiyur Village are 350 (350).
Melaiyur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Melaiyur Village, there are about 761 (761) workers, making up nearly 53.59% of the Melaiyur Village total population. Out of these, around 398 (398) are male workers, and about 363 (363) are female workers.
Melaiyur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.52 k (1,519) | 6.92% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.52 k (1,522) | 7.14% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.52 k (1,524) | 7.29% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.53 k (1,526) | 7.44% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.53 k (1,528) | 7.58% | 0.14 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.53 k (1,530) | 7.73% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 7.79% | 0.06 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 7.79% | ↓ |
| 2033 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 7.78% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2034 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 7.78% | ↓ |
| 2035 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 7.77% | -0.01 % ↓ |
| 2036 | 1.53 k (1,531) | 7.77% | ↓ |
Projected estimates indicate that Melaiyur Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.53 k (1,531), with a male population of 752 (752) and a female population of 779 (779). This reflects a total growth of 7.77% from Melaiyur Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.08%.
Melaiyur Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rajagopalapuram | 919 |
| 2 | Pullanaickenpatti | 870 |
| 3 | Chettikulam | 1,992 |
| 4 | Kanakai | 1,417 |
| 5 | Paralachi | 1,432 |
| 6 | Vadakkunatham | 901 |
| 7 | Therkunatham | 668 |
| 8 | Sengulam | 1,182 |
| 9 | Poolangal | 3,909 |
| 10 | Purasaloor | 1,663 |