Mel I

Mel I is a village located in Kotkhai tehsil of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 105km away from district headquarter Kotkhai. Kotkhai is the sub-district headquarter of Mel I village. As per 2009 stats, Kalbog is the gram panchayat of Mel I village.

Here you can discover what makes Mel I unique in its vibrant Kotkhai-Shimla region. You’ll see Mel I’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 I

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Mel I is 026111. The village spans a total geographical area of 75.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 171225. Kotkhai is nearest town to Mel I village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Mel I 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 Jubbal-Kotkhai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Shimla Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Mel I

Population of Mel I

According to the 2011 Census, Mel I has a total population of about 221, with approximately 110 males and 111 females. The sex ratio is around 1009 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 18 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.85%, with male literacy at about 79.09% and female literacy near 66.67%. There are around 49 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Mel I's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Mel I

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

Nearby Villages of Mel I

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

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