Melmath - Ron, Gadag

Melmath is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Asuti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melmath village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melmath is 601910. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.76 hectares and falls under the 582209 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Melmath

According to the 2011 Census, Melmath village had a total population of 512 people, including 261 males and 251 females, living in 103 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.25%, with male literacy at 74.12% and female literacy at 49.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Melmath

Melmath 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 Melmath

Melmath is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Melmath is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Melmath is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melmath

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

Health Facilities in Melmath

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

FAQs about Melmath