All Information About Melur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Melur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Melur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Madurai District of Tamil nadu State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Melur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 5835 |
| District | Madurai |
| Census Code 2011 | 5835 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 63 |
| Number of Villages | 88 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Madurai (Code: 519) |
| Assembly Constituency | Melur (Code: 3958) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Melur | Periyapullan @ Selvam P. ( 2021) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2026 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Melur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
291,398
M: 146,711
F: 144,687 |
| Rural |
243,056
M: 122,129
F: 120,927 |
| Urban |
48,342
M: 24,582
F: 23,760 |
Number of Households: 74,851
Population Distribution
Total: 291,398 (Male: 146,711, Female: 144,687)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 33,248 (Male: 17,629, Female: 15,619)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 48,121 (Male: 24,370, Female: 23,751)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 371 (Male: 186, Female: 185)
Literate Population
Total: 197,676 (Male: 111,049, Female: 86,627)
Illiterate Population
Total: 93,722 (Male: 35,662, Female: 58,060)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 141,086 (Male: 85,884, Female: 55,202)
Main Workers
Total: 116,376 (Male: 74,243, Female: 42,133)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,710 (Male: 11,641, Female: 13,069)
Non-Workers
Total: 150,312 (Male: 60,827, Female: 89,485)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,751 (Male: 15,070, Female: 7,681)
- Agricultural Laborers: 56,192 (Male: 30,193, Female: 25,999)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,600 (Male: 1,269, Female: 1,331)
- Other Workers: 34,833 (Male: 27,711, Female: 7,122)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,405 (Male: 1,869, Female: 1,536)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,512 (Male: 6,551, Female: 8,961)
- Household Industry Workers: 767 (Male: 272, Female: 495)
- Other Workers: 5,026 (Male: 2,949, Female: 2,077)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Melur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
291,398
M: 146,711
F: 144,687 |
| Rural |
243,056
M: 122,129
F: 120,927 |
| Urban |
48,342
M: 24,582
F: 23,760 |
Number of Households: 74,851
Population Distribution
Total: 291,398 (Male: 146,711, Female: 144,687)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 33,248 (Male: 17,629, Female: 15,619)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 48,121 (Male: 24,370, Female: 23,751)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 371 (Male: 186, Female: 185)
Literate Population
Total: 197,676 (Male: 111,049, Female: 86,627)
Illiterate Population
Total: 93,722 (Male: 35,662, Female: 58,060)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 141,086 (Male: 85,884, Female: 55,202)
Main Workers
Total: 116,376 (Male: 74,243, Female: 42,133)
Marginal Workers
Total: 24,710 (Male: 11,641, Female: 13,069)
Non-Workers
Total: 150,312 (Male: 60,827, Female: 89,485)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 22,751 (Male: 15,070, Female: 7,681)
- Agricultural Laborers: 56,192 (Male: 30,193, Female: 25,999)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,600 (Male: 1,269, Female: 1,331)
- Other Workers: 34,833 (Male: 27,711, Female: 7,122)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,405 (Male: 1,869, Female: 1,536)
- Agricultural Laborers: 15,512 (Male: 6,551, Female: 8,961)
- Household Industry Workers: 767 (Male: 272, Female: 495)
- Other Workers: 5,026 (Male: 2,949, Female: 2,077)
Grampanchayat List of Melur Tehsil/Taluka
Melur Tehsil comprises 63 Gram Panchayats and 88 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Melur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Melur
Melur is located in the Madurai District of Tamil nadu State, India.
Melur Tehsil has 88 villages.
Melur has a total of 63 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Melur is 291,398.
In Melur, there are 146,711 males and 144,687 females.
There are 33,248 children in Melur, comprising 17,629 males and 15,619 females.
In Melur, the literate population is 197,676 (111,049 males and 86,627 females). The illiterate population is 93,722 (35,662 males and 58,060 females).