Melnahalli - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Melnahalli is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Turuvekere and around 84 km from Tumkur. Kanathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melnahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melnahalli is 612325. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.5 hectares and falls under the 572221 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Melnahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Melnahalli village had a total population of 578 people, including 291 males and 287 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.59%, with male literacy at 85.98% and female literacy at 69.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Melnahalli

Melnahalli 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 Melnahalli

Melnahalli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Melnahalli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Melnahalli is about 84 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melnahalli

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

Health Facilities in Melnahalli

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

FAQs about Melnahalli