Melachua - Muniguda, Rayagada

Melachua is a village situated in the Muniguda tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 39 km from Ambadala and around 104 km from Rayagada . Saradhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melachua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melachua is 424677. The village covers a total geographical area of 87 hectares and falls under the 765020 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 105 km away.

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

Population of Melachua

As per Census 2011, Melachua village has a total population of 146 people, consisting of 68 males and 78 females. The village has 35 households and a sex ratio of 1,147 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 illiterate residents. Additionally, 100 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Melachua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Melachua

Melachua 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 Melachua

Public transport in the Melachua is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambodala, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Melachua is about 105 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Melachua is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melachua

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

Health Facilities in Melachua

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

FAQs about Melachua