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.

1.42 k

Total Population

704

Male Population

716

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

Melaiyur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Melaiyur is 1.42 k (1,420).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Melaiyur is 544 (38.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melaiyur is 80.9%, with male literacy at 87.9% and female literacy at 73.97%.

The sex ratio in Melaiyur is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Melaiyur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.08% up to 2036.