Mel

Mel is a village located in Dalhousie tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Dalhousie (tehsildar office) and 65km away from district headquarter Chamba. As per 2009 stats, Mail is the gram panchayat of Mel village.

Here you can discover what makes Mel unique in its vibrant Dalhousie-Chamba region. You’ll see Mel’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Mel

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mel is 007384. The village spans a total geographical area of 433.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 176301. Bakloh(cb) is nearest town to Mel village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Mel village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kangra Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mel

Population of Mel

According to the 2011 Census, Mel has a total population of about 1,139, with approximately 545 males and 594 females. The sex ratio is around 1089 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 188 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 257 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.77%, with male literacy at about 67.52% and female literacy near 58.42%. There are around 245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mel

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Mel. As per the 2011 stats, Mel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Mel

Knowing the nearby villages of Mel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Mel.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mel