Melanallur Village Overview
Melanallur is a village in Mayiladuthurai tehsil of Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 10 km from Mayiladuthurai tehsil headquarters and around 52 km from Nagapattinam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Melanallur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Melanallur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Melanallur is 637460. The village covers a geographical area of 356.02 hectares and has a pincode of 609112. Mayiladuthurai is the nearest town.
Location Map of Melanallur
Population & Demographics of Melanallur
This section provides population and demographic details of Melanallur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,294 | 663 | 631 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 117 | 67 | 50 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 772 | 402 | 370 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 984 | 535 | 449 |
| Illiterate Population | 310 | 128 | 182 |
Key population details of Melanallur village are given below:
- Melanallur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,294, including approximately 663 males and 631 females, with a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 772 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Melanallur village is high, with a literacy rate of about 76.04%.
- There are around 321 households in Melanallur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Melanallur
Transport facilities help residents of Melanallur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Melanallur
The following villages are located close to Melanallur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Melanallur
- Where is Melanallur located?
- Melanallur village is located in Mayiladuthurai Taluka, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Melanallur?
- Melanallur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Melanallur?
- The pincode of Melanallur is 609112.
- What is the population of Melanallur?
- Melanallur has a total population of 1,294, including 663 males and 631 females.
- How many households are there in Melanallur?
- There are 321 households in Melanallur.
- What is the literacy rate in Melanallur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melanallur is 76.04%. Male literacy is 80.69% and female literacy is 71.16%.