Melaparuthigudi - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Melaparuthigudi is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 71 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Melaparuthikudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melaparuthigudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melaparuthigudi is 637011. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.39 hectares and falls under the 608302 pincode. Kattumannarkoil is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melaparuthigudi

As per Census 2011, Melaparuthigudi village has a total population of 503 people, consisting of 244 males and 259 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 1,061 females per 1,000 males. There are 42 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 366 literate and 137 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Melaparuthigudi

Melaparuthigudi 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 Melaparuthigudi

Melaparuthigudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Melaparuthigudi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melaparuthigudi

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

Health Facilities in Melaparuthigudi

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

FAQs about Melaparuthigudi