Melanaikanakatte - Channagiri, Davanagere

Melanaikanakatte is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hiremalali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melanaikanakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melanaikanakatte is 607027. The village covers a total geographical area of 550.45 hectares and falls under the 577221 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Melanaikanakatte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Channagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Melanaikanakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Melanaikanakatte village had a total population of 1,016 people, including 508 males and 508 females, living in 227 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.48%, with male literacy at 71.65% and female literacy at 51.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Melanaikanakatte

Melanaikanakatte 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 Melanaikanakatte

Melanaikanakatte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 115.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Melanaikanakatte is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Melanaikanakatte is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melanaikanakatte

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

Health Facilities in Melanaikanakatte

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

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