Melapattam - Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli

Melapattam is a village situated in the Palayamkottai taluka of Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 12 km from Tirunelveli, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Melapattam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melapattam is 642891. The village covers a total geographical area of 776.44 hectares and falls under the 627351 pincode. Tirunelveli is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melapattam

As per Census 2011, Melapattam village has a total population of 2,054 people, consisting of 1,043 males and 1,011 females. The village has 547 households and a sex ratio of 969 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,499 literate and 555 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,012 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Melapattam

Melapattam 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 Melapattam

Public transport in the Melapattam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Talaiyuthu, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Tirunelveli to Melapattam is about 12 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melapattam

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

Health Facilities in Melapattam

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

FAQs about Melapattam