Melap - Marwar Junction, Pali

Melap is a village situated in the Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwar Junction and around 76 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Vopari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melap is 090955. The village covers a total geographical area of 446 hectares and falls under the 306103 pincode. Sojat is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Melap

According to the 2011 Census, Melap village had a total population of 805 people, including 392 males and 413 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.15%, with male literacy at 61.89% and female literacy at 35.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 328.

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

Nearby Villages of Melap

Melap 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 Melap

Public transport in the Melap is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marwar Ranawas, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojat to Melap is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Melap 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 Melap

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

Health Facilities in Melap

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

FAQs about Melap