Melawas - Marwar Junction, Pali

Melawas is a village situated in the Marwar Junction tehsil of Pali district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Marwar Junction and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Pali. Sehwaj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melawas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melawas is 090945. The village covers a total geographical area of 681 hectares and falls under the 306103 pincode. Sojat is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Melawas 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 Melawas

According to the 2011 Census, Melawas village had a total population of 1,198 people, including 593 males and 605 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.35%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233.

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

Nearby Villages of Melawas

Melawas 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 Melawas

Melawas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sojat Road, while the nearest airport is Jodhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sojat to Melawas is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Pali to Melawas is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melawas

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

Health Facilities in Melawas

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

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