Melaparuthikudi - Kuthalam, Mayiladuthurai

Melaparuthikudi is a village situated in the Kuthalam taluka of Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 15 km from Kuthalam and around 65 km from Nagapattinam. Paruthikudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melaparuthikudi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melaparuthikudi is 637550. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.68 hectares and falls under the 612203 pincode. Kuthalam is the nearest town.

Melaparuthikudi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mayiladuthurai Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Melaparuthikudi

As per Census 2011, Melaparuthikudi village has a total population of 1,295 people, consisting of 631 males and 664 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 118 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 995 literate and 300 illiterate residents. Additionally, 447 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Melaparuthikudi

Melaparuthikudi 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 Melaparuthikudi

Melaparuthikudi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narasingampet, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Nagapattinam to Melaparuthikudi is about 65 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 Melaparuthikudi

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

Health Facilities in Melaparuthikudi

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

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