Melmala - Chamarajanagar

Melmala is a village situated in the Chamarajanagar taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Chamarajanagar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Honganuru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melmala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melmala is 619642. The village covers a total geographical area of 1088.57 hectares and falls under the 571313 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Melmala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chamarajanagar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Melmala

As per Census 2011, Melmala village has a total population of 618 people, consisting of 317 males and 301 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 73 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 220 literate and 398 illiterate residents. Additionally, 47 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 435 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Melmala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Melmala

Melmala 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 Melmala

Melmala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Melmala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Melmala is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melmala

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

Health Facilities in Melmala

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

FAQs about Melmala