Melnelli - Kalavai, Ranipet

Melnelli is a village situated in the Kalavai taluka of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Manthangal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melnelli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melnelli is 630774. The village covers a total geographical area of 579.19 hectares and falls under the 632507 pincode. Kalavai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Melnelli

As per Census 2011, Melnelli village has a total population of 1,516 people, consisting of 751 males and 765 females. The village has 384 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,021 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 581 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,516751765
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1527181
Scheduled Castes (SC)581289292
Scheduled Tribes (ST)472423
Literate Population1,021576445
Illiterate Population495175320

Nearby Villages of Melnelli

Melnelli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SembakkamWest2.04 km
MaruthamSouth-West2.92 km
IrungurSouth2.99 km
KodaliWest3.22 km
PullavakkamNorth-East3.62 km
PaliSouth-West3.70 km
ArumparuthiEast3.87 km
VadugapattuSouth3.94 km
SennasamudramNorth4.10 km
ThenmanapakkamSouth-West4.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Melnelli

Melnelli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sedarampattu, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 8
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 8
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalavai to Melnelli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melnelli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Melnelli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Melnelli

Where is Melnelli located?

Melnelli village is located in Kalavai Taluka, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Melnelli?

The Gram Panchayat of Melnelli is Manthangal.

What is the pincode of Melnelli?

The pincode of Melnelli is 632507.

What is the population of Melnelli?

Melnelli has a total population of 1,516, including 751 males and 765 females.

How many households are there in Melnelli?

There are 384 households in Melnelli.

What is the literacy rate in Melnelli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melnelli is 67.35%. Male literacy is 76.70% and female literacy is 58.17%.