Melur - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Melur is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Piriyapatna and around 70 km from Mysore. Kittur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melur is 618161. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.06 hectares and falls under the 571102 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 30 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 Piriyapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Melur

According to the 2011 Census, Melur village had a total population of 1,067 people, including 542 males and 525 females, living in 252 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.83%, with male literacy at 83.09% and female literacy at 64.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 228.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Melur. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Melur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Melur is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. 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