Melakorukkai - Kumbakonam, Thanjavur

Melakorukkai is a village situated in the Kumbakonam taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumbakonam and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Thanjavur. Korukkai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melakorukkai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melakorukkai is 638539. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.78 hectares and falls under the 612401 pincode. Kumbakonam is the nearest town.

Melakorukkai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumbakonam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mayiladuthurai Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Melakorukkai

According to the 2011 Census, Melakorukkai village had a total population of 2,521 people, including 1,253 males and 1,268 females, living in 654 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.29%, with male literacy at 83.68% and female literacy at 68.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 471.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Melakorukkai

Melakorukkai 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 Melakorukkai

Melakorukkai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumbakonam, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Melakorukkai is about 40 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 Melakorukkai

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

Health Facilities in Melakorukkai

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

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