Melekote - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Melekote is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Dod Ballapur and around 55 km from Bangalore Rural. Melekote village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melekote is 625053. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.68 hectares and falls under the 561203 pincode. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Melekote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Devanahalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Melekote

According to the 2011 Census, Melekote village had a total population of 1,832 people, including 892 males and 940 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.14%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 67.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 271, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Melekote

Melekote is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Melekote

Melekote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Oddarahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Melekote is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Melekote is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melekote

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Melekote village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Melekote

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Melekote village are given below:

FAQs about Melekote