Melaka

Melaka is a village located in Kuakhia tehsil of Jajapur district in Odisha, India. It is situated 8km away from sub-district headquarter Kuakhia (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Jajapur . As per 2009 stats, Odisso is the gram panchayat of Melaka village.

Here you can discover what makes Melaka unique in its vibrant Kuakhia-Jajapur region. You’ll see Melaka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Melaka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Melaka is 401517. The village spans a total geographical area of 19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 755008. Jajapur is nearest town to Melaka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Melaka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dharmasala Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jajpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Melaka

Population of Melaka

According to the 2011 Census, Melaka has a total population of about 303, with approximately 158 males and 145 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.85%, with male literacy at about 82.91% and female literacy near 80.69%. There are around 61 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Melaka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Melaka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Melaka. As per the 2011 stats, Melaka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Melaka

Knowing the nearby villages of Melaka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Melaka.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melaka