Melki - Gangdhar, Jhalawar

Melki is a village situated in the Gangdhar tehsil of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangdhar and around 128 km from the district headquarters in Jhalawar. Keloo Khera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melki is 105261. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.41 hectares and falls under the 326516 pincode. Bhawani Mandi is the nearest town, located about 78 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 Dag 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 431 people, including 212 males and 219 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.53%, with male literacy at 59.22% and female literacy at 31.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 162.

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

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Melki. The nearest railway station is Chau Mahla, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawani Mandi to Melki is about 78 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jhalawar to Melki is about 128 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 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