Melana - Ghatgaon, Keonjhar

Melana is a village situated in the Ghatgaon tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 52 km from Ghatgaon and around 52 km from Kendujhar. Uperdiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melana is 386699. The village covers a total geographical area of 982 hectares and falls under the 758027 pincode. Kendujhar is the nearest town, located about 54 km away.

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

Population of Melana

According to the 2011 Census, Melana village had a total population of 2,225 people, including 1,108 males and 1,117 females, living in 496 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.63%, with male literacy at 60.97% and female literacy at 34.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,952.

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

Nearby Villages of Melana

Melana 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 Melana

Melana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagadapata, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendujhar to Melana is about 54 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Melana is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melana

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

Health Facilities in Melana

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

FAQs about Melana