Melwan
About Melwan
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Melwan village is 008784. Melwan village is located in Indora tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 106km away from district headquarter Indora. Indora is the sub-district headquarter of Melwan village. As per 2009 stats, Milwan is the gram panchayat of Melwan village.
The total geographical area of village is 213.45 hectares. Melwan has a total population of 669 peoples, out of which male population is 341 while female population is 328. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of melwan village is 73.39% out of which 76.25% males and 70.43% females are literate. There are about 131 houses in melwan village. Pincode of melwan village locality is 176403.
When it comes to administration, Melwan village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Melwan village comes under Indora Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Mukerian is nearest town to melwan village for all major economic activities.
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Population of Melwan
The population details of Melwan cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 669 | 341 | 328 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 83 | 44 | 39 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 125 | 66 | 59 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 491 | 260 | 231 |
| Illiterate Population | 178 | 81 | 97 |
Connectivity of Melwan
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melwan
Where is Melwan located?
Melwan village is situated in Indora Tehsil, within the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Melwan?
The Gram Panchayat of Melwan is Milwan (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Melwan?
The pincode of Melwan is 176403, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Melwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Melwan is 669, with 341 males and 328 females.
How many households are there in Melwan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Melwan village has a total of 131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Melwan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melwan is 73.39%. The male literacy rate is 76.25%, while the female literacy rate is 70.43%.