Melpathi - Virudhachalam, Cuddalore

Melpathi is a village situated in the Virudhachalam taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virudhachalam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Melpathi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melpathi is 637174. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.65 hectares and falls under the 606110 pincode. Gangaikondan is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melpathi

According to the 2011 Census, Melpathi village had a total population of 1,587 people, including 774 males and 813 females, living in 371 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.62%, with male literacy at 84.64% and female literacy at 65.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 594, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Melpathi

Melpathi 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 Melpathi

Melpathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Neyveli, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Melpathi is about 40 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 Melpathi

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

Health Facilities in Melpathi

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

FAQs about Melpathi