Melathanian - Ponnamaravathi, Pudukkottai

Melathanian is a village situated in the Ponnamaravathi taluka of Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ponnamaravathi and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Pudukkottai. Melathaniyam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melathanian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melathanian is 639533. The village covers a total geographical area of 953.63 hectares and falls under the 622002 pincode. Ponnamaravathi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melathanian

As per Census 2011, Melathanian village has a total population of 2,454 people, consisting of 1,170 males and 1,284 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 1,097 females per 1,000 males. There are 333 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,833 literate and 621 illiterate residents. Additionally, 354 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Melathanian

Melathanian 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 Melathanian

Melathanian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Namanasamudram, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pudukkottai to Melathanian is about 31 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 Melathanian

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

Health Facilities in Melathanian

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

FAQs about Melathanian