Melghutu - Lanjigarh, Kalahandi

Melghutu is a village situated in the Lanjigarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Biswanathpur and around 42 km from Bhawanipatna. Pokharibandh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melghutu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melghutu is 423137. The village covers a total geographical area of 70 hectares and falls under the 766020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Melghutu

According to the 2011 Census, Melghutu village had a total population of 273 people, including 130 males and 143 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 1,100 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.31%, with male literacy at 39.62% and female literacy at 26.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Melghutu

Melghutu 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 Melghutu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Melghutu. The nearest railway station is Lanjigarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Melghutu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Melghutu is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melghutu

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

Health Facilities in Melghutu

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

FAQs about Melghutu