Melakodumalur Village Overview
Melakodumalur is a village in Mudukulathur tehsil of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 29 km from Mudukulathur tehsil headquarters and around 65 km from Ramanathapuram district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Melakodumalur village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Melakodumalur 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 Melakodumalur is 641957. The village covers a geographical area of 895.14 hectares and has a pincode of 623601. Paramakudi is the nearest town.
Location Map of Melakodumalur
Population & Demographics of Melakodumalur
This section provides population and demographic details of Melakodumalur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,503 | 753 | 750 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 170 | 93 | 77 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 931 | 460 | 471 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 958 | 539 | 419 |
| Illiterate Population | 545 | 214 | 331 |
Key population details of Melakodumalur village are given below:
- Melakodumalur village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,503, including approximately 753 males and 750 females, with a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 931 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Melakodumalur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.74%.
- There are around 425 households in Melakodumalur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Melakodumalur
Transport facilities help residents of Melakodumalur 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 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Melakodumalur
The following villages are located close to Melakodumalur 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 Melakodumalur
- Where is Melakodumalur located?
- Melakodumalur village is located in Mudukulathur Taluka, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Melakodumalur?
- Melakodumalur is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Melakodumalur?
- The pincode of Melakodumalur is 623601.
- What is the population of Melakodumalur?
- Melakodumalur has a total population of 1,503, including 753 males and 750 females.
- How many households are there in Melakodumalur?
- There are 425 households in Melakodumalur.
- What is the literacy rate in Melakodumalur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melakodumalur is 63.74%. Male literacy is 71.58% and female literacy is 55.87%.