Melki - Bakani, Jhalawar

Melki is a village situated in the Bakani tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 30 km from Jhalrapatan and around 36 km from Jhalawar. Jheekariya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melki is 104243. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.82 hectares and falls under the 326023 pincode. Jhalrapatan is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Melki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jhalawar-Baran Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Melki

According to the 2011 Census, Melki village had a total population of 557 people, including 281 males and 276 females, living in 121 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.74%, with male literacy at 82.64% and female literacy at 28.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Melki

Melki 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 Melki

Melki is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jhalawar Road, while the nearest airport is Kota Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalrapatan to Melki is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Melki is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melki

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

Health Facilities in Melki

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

FAQs about Melki