Melur - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Melur is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 19 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Melur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melur is 624240. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.37 hectares and falls under the 562102 pincode. Sidlaghatta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Melur

According to the 2011 Census, Melur village had a total population of 2,946 people, including 1,448 males and 1,498 females, living in 738 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.21%, with male literacy at 90.53% and female literacy at 74.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 584, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 327.

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

Nearby Villages of Melur

Melur 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 Melur

Melur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sidlaghatta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidlaghatta to Melur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Melur is about 19 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 Melur

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

Health Facilities in Melur

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

FAQs about Melur