Melchembu

Melchembu is a village located in Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 35km away from Madikeri, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Melchembu village. As per 2009 stats, Chembu is the gram panchayat of Melchembu village.

Here you can discover what makes Melchembu unique in its vibrant Madikeri-Kodagu region. You’ll see Melchembu’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Melchembu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Melchembu is 617809. The village spans a total geographical area of 4939.14 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 574234. Sulya is nearest town to Melchembu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Melchembu village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Melchembu

Population of Melchembu

According to the 2011 Census, Melchembu has a total population of about 3,887, with approximately 1,901 males and 1,986 females. The sex ratio is around 1044 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 353 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 157 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 523. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.89%, with male literacy at about 84.90% and female literacy near 79.00%. There are around 944 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Melchembu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Melchembu

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Melchembu. As per the 2011 stats, Melchembu had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Melchembu

Knowing the nearby villages of Melchembu helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Melchembu.

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