Melachittakadu - Thanjavur

Melachittakadu is a village situated in the Thanjavur taluka of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from Thanjavur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kadakadapppai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melachittakadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melachittakadu is 638797. The village covers a total geographical area of 128.31 hectares and falls under the 613501 pincode. Pinnai Nallur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melachittakadu

As per Census 2011, Melachittakadu village has a total population of 206 people, consisting of 106 males and 100 females. The village has 55 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 17 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 145 literate and 61 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Melachittakadu

Melachittakadu 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 Melachittakadu

Public transport in the Melachittakadu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mariammankovil, while the nearest airport is Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thanjavur to Melachittakadu is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melachittakadu

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

Health Facilities in Melachittakadu

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

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