Melthonnakkal - Thiruvananthapuram

Melthonnakkal is a village situated in the Thiruvananthapuram taluka of Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala. It is located approximately 32 km from Thiruvananthapuram, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mangalapuram serves as the GRAMA PANCHAYAT for Melthonnakkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melthonnakkal is 628506. The village covers a total geographical area of 1226 hectares and falls under the 695316 pincode. Attingal is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Melthonnakkal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head.

Population of Melthonnakkal

According to the 2011 Census, Melthonnakkal village had a total population of 18,150 people, including 8,482 males and 9,668 females, living in 4,511 households. The sex ratio was 1,140 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.86%, with male literacy at 96.55% and female literacy at 93.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,835, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Melthonnakkal

Melthonnakkal 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 Melthonnakkal

Melthonnakkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Murukkampuzha, while the nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Attingal to Melthonnakkal is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Thiruvananthapuram to Melthonnakkal is about 38 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 Melthonnakkal

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

Health Facilities in Melthonnakkal

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

FAQs about Melthonnakkal