Melukote - Pandavapura, Mandya

Melukote is a village situated in the Pandavapura taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pandavapura and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Melukote village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melukote is 614053. The village covers a total geographical area of 489.5 hectares and falls under the 571431 pincode. Pandavapura is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Melukote

According to the 2011 Census, Melukote village had a total population of 3,315 people, including 1,652 males and 1,663 females, living in 767 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.16%, with male literacy at 89.33% and female literacy at 72.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 320, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Melukote

Melukote 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 Melukote

Melukote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandavapura to Melukote is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Melukote is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melukote

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

Health Facilities in Melukote

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

FAQs about Melukote