Melastanam - Manamelkudi, Pudukkottai
Melastanam is a village situated in the Manamelkudi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manamelkudi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Mumpalai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melastanam village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Melastanam is 639839. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.8 hectares and falls under the 614620 pincode. Aranthangi is the nearest town.
Melastanam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Aranthangi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Melastanam
As per Census 2011, Melastanam village has a total population of 2,634 people, consisting of 1,297 males and 1,337 females. The village has 531 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 287 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,934 literate and 700 illiterate residents. Additionally, 220 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Melastanam are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,634 | 1,297 | 1,337 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 287 | 160 | 127 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 220 | 104 | 116 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 1,934 | 1,043 | 891 |
| Illiterate Population | 700 | 254 | 446 |
Nearby Villages of Melastanam
Melastanam is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Melastanam
Melastanam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Melastanam is about 70 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 Melastanam
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Melastanam village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Melastanam
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Melastanam village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Melastanam
Where is Melastanam located?
Melastanam village is located in Manamelkudi Taluka, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Melastanam?
The Gram Panchayat of Melastanam is Mumpalai.
What is the pincode of Melastanam?
The pincode of Melastanam is 614620.
What is the population of Melastanam?
Melastanam has a total population of 2,634, including 1,297 males and 1,337 females.
How many households are there in Melastanam?
There are 531 households in Melastanam.
What is the literacy rate in Melastanam?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melastanam is 73.42%. Male literacy is 80.42% and female literacy is 66.64%.