Melapandiyapuram - Ottapidaram, Thoothukkudi

Melapandiyapuram is a village situated in the Ottapidaram taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ottapidaram and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Mela Pandiyapuram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melapandiyapuram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melapandiyapuram is 642440. The village covers a total geographical area of 1300.38 hectares and falls under the 628301 pincode. Thoothukkudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melapandiyapuram

According to the 2011 Census, Melapandiyapuram village had a total population of 766 people, including 386 males and 380 females, living in 194 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.10%, with male literacy at 90.30% and female literacy at 75.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 284.

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

Nearby Villages of Melapandiyapuram

Melapandiyapuram 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 Melapandiyapuram

Melapandiyapuram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pandiyapuram, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Melapandiyapuram is about 28 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 Melapandiyapuram

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

Health Facilities in Melapandiyapuram

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

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