Melamaska - Kashipur, Rayagada
Melamaska is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Sunger serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melamaska village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Melamaska is 425815. The village covers a total geographical area of 8 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 86 km away.
Melamaska village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rayagada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koraput Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Melamaska
Melamaska 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:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Pudusil | West | 1.68 km |
| Sinduraghati | North | 2.89 km |
| Gojapadar | North-West | 2.99 km |
| Sunger | North-West | 2.99 km |
| Kulikupa (a) | North | 4.22 km |
| Lelingapadar | East | 4.26 km |
| Kodiguda | North-West | 5.11 km |
| Talapadikhal | South-West | 5.15 km |
| Sanachekana | West | 5.24 km |
| Banateji | North | 5.35 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Melamaska
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Melamaska. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.3 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Melamaska is about 86 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Melamaska is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Melamaska
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Melamaska village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Melamaska
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Melamaska village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Melamaska
Where is Melamaska located?
Melamaska village is located in Kashipur Tehsil, Rayagada district, Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Melamaska?
The Gram Panchayat of Melamaska is Sunger.
What is the pincode of Melamaska?
The pincode of Melamaska is 765015.