Demographics
In 2001, Melagaram had a population of 12,860, according to the Indian census [1] Males constituted 49% of the population and females 51%. Melagaram had an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy was 84%, and female literacy was 72%. In Melagaram, 9% of the population was under 6 years of age.
By the 2011 census, the town had grown to 14,644 inhabitants. [2]
Location
Melagaram located between Tenkasi and Coutrallam about 1 km away from Tenkasi.
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