Melukavu - Meenachil, Kottayam

Melukavu is a village situated in the Meenachil taluka of Kottayam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Palai and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Kottayam. Melukavu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melukavu is 628119. The village covers a total geographical area of 2833 hectares and falls under the 686652 pincode. Palai is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Melukavu

According to the 2011 Census, Melukavu village had a total population of 9,385 people, including 4,623 males and 4,762 females, living in 2,352 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 98.04%, with male literacy at 98.43% and female literacy at 97.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 280, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,058.

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

Nearby Villages of Melukavu

Melukavu 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 Melukavu

Melukavu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ettumanur, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palai to Melukavu is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kottayam to Melukavu 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 Melukavu

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

Health Facilities in Melukavu

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

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