Melshanankuppam - Ambur, Tirupathur

Melshanankuppam is a village situated in the Ambur taluka of Tirupathur district, Tamil Nadu. Melsanankuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melshanankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melshanankuppam is 631036. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.8 hectares and falls under the 635807 pincode. Ambur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Melshanankuppam

According to the 2011 Census, Melshanankuppam village had a total population of 1,570 people, including 740 males and 830 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 1,122 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 88.06% and female literacy at 75.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 986, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Melshanankuppam

Melshanankuppam 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 Melshanankuppam

Melshanankuppam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vinnamangalam, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ambur to Melshanankuppam is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melshanankuppam

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

Health Facilities in Melshanankuppam

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

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