Mela Thiruchendur - Tiruchendur, Thoothukkudi

Mela Thiruchendur is a village situated in the Tiruchendur taluka of Thoothukkudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchendur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Thoothukkudi. Mela Thiruchendur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mela Thiruchendur is 642576. The village covers a total geographical area of 1513.12 hectares and falls under the 628215 pincode. Udangudi is the nearest town.

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

Population of Mela Thiruchendur

According to the 2011 Census, Mela Thiruchendur village had a total population of 6,537 people, including 3,305 males and 3,232 females, living in 1,581 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.32%, with male literacy at 88.07% and female literacy at 80.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,690.

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

Nearby Villages of Mela Thiruchendur

Mela Thiruchendur 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 Mela Thiruchendur

Mela Thiruchendur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tiruchendur, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Thoothukkudi to Mela Thiruchendur is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mela Thiruchendur

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

Health Facilities in Mela Thiruchendur

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

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