Melur

Melur is a Town and Taluka in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu. In India, a taluka is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Melur Block (CD) is 05835. Total area of melur taluka is 681 km² including 657.48 km² rural area and 23.90 km² urban area. Melur taluka has a population of 2,91,398 peoples, out of which urban population is 48,342 while rural population is 2,43,056. Melur has a sex ratio of approximately 986 females for every 1,000 males. Melur taluka has a population density of 428 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 74,851 houses in the sub-district, including 11,853 urban houses and 62,998 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.84% population of melur taluka is literate, out of which 75.69% males and 59.87% females are literate.

List of Villages in Melur Taluka

Melur Taluka has a total of 85 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Melur Taluka, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Melur Taluka

The population profile of Melur Taluka offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Melur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Melur Taluka , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.