Melattur - Perinthalmanna, Malappuram

Melattur is a village situated in the Perinthalmanna taluka of Malappuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Perinthalmanna and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Malappuram. Melattur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melattur is 627490. The village covers a total geographical area of 2735 hectares and falls under the 679326 pincode. Perinthalmanna is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Melattur

According to the 2011 Census, Melattur village had a total population of 27,250 people, including 12,974 males and 14,276 females, living in 5,548 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.67%, with male literacy at 95.02% and female literacy at 90.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,402, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Melattur

Melattur 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 Melattur

Melattur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Melattur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Perinthalmanna to Melattur is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Malappuram to Melattur is about 40 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 Melattur

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

Health Facilities in Melattur

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

FAQs about Melattur