Melila - Kottarakkara, Kollam

Melila is a village situated in the Kottarakkara taluka of Kollam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kottarakkara and around 33 km from the district headquarters in Kollam. Melila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melila is 628409. The village covers a total geographical area of 1858 hectares and falls under the 691508 pincode. Punalur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Melila

According to the 2011 Census, Melila village had a total population of 22,203 people, including 10,330 males and 11,873 females, living in 5,965 households. The sex ratio was 1,149 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 95.14%, with male literacy at 96.84% and female literacy at 93.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,907, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Melila

Melila 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 Melila

Melila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuri, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Punalur to Melila is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kollam to Melila is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melila

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

Health Facilities in Melila

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

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