Melkarai

Block / Taluka Nanguneri
District Tirunelveli
State Tamil Nadu

About Melkarai

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Melkarai village is 642994. Melkarai village is located in Nanguneri taluka of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Nanguneri (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Tirunelveli. As per 2009 stats, Singikulam is the gram panchayat of Melkarai village.

The total geographical area of village is 695.41 hectares. Melkarai has a total population of 1,627 peoples, out of which male population is 822 while female population is 805. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of melkarai village is 75.17% out of which 77.37% males and 72.92% females are literate. There are about 382 houses in melkarai village. Pincode of melkarai village locality is 627152.

Kalakkadu is nearest town to melkarai village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Melkarai

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,627 822 805
Children (0-6) 204 114 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 136 59 77
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,223 636 587
Illiterate Population 404 186 218

Connectivity of Melkarai

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Melkarai

Frequently Asked Questions about Melkarai

Where is Melkarai located?

Melkarai village is situated in Nanguneri Taluka, within the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Melkarai?

The Gram Panchayat of Melkarai is Singikulam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Melkarai?

The pincode of Melkarai is 627152, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Melkarai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Melkarai is 1,627, with 822 males and 805 females.

How many households are there in Melkarai as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Melkarai village has a total of 382 households.

What is the literacy rate in Melkarai as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Melkarai is 75.17%. The male literacy rate is 77.37%, while the female literacy rate is 72.92%.