Melkundah Village Overview
Melkundah is a village in Kundah tehsil of The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. It lies about 9 km from Kundah tehsil headquarters and around 40 km from Udhagamandalam district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Mel Kundha is the Gram Panchayat for Melkundah village.
The sections below provide essential information about Melkundah 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 Melkundah is 635120. The village covers a geographical area of 3321.27 hectares and has a pincode of 643219. Keel Kundha is the nearest town.
Location Map of Melkundah
Population & Demographics of Melkundah
This section provides population and demographic details of Melkundah village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,106 | 1,050 | 1,056 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 143 | 82 | 61 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,426 | 717 | 709 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 72 | 31 | 41 |
| Literate Population | 1,428 | 806 | 622 |
| Illiterate Population | 678 | 244 | 434 |
Key population details of Melkundah village are given below:
- Melkundah village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,106, including approximately 1,050 males and 1,056 females, with a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,426 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 72 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Melkundah village is good, with a literacy rate of about 67.81%.
- There are around 649 households in Melkundah village.
Transport & Connectivity of Melkundah
Transport facilities help residents of Melkundah 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 village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Melkundah
The following villages are located close to Melkundah 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 Melkundah
- Where is Melkundah located?
- Melkundah village is located in Kundah Taluka, The Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Melkundah?
- The Gram Panchayat of Melkundah is Mel Kundha (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Melkundah?
- The pincode of Melkundah is 643219.
- What is the population of Melkundah?
- Melkundah has a total population of 2,106, including 1,050 males and 1,056 females.
- How many households are there in Melkundah?
- There are 649 households in Melkundah.
- What is the literacy rate in Melkundah?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melkundah is 67.81%. Male literacy is 76.76% and female literacy is 58.90%.