Melnagar - Arani, Tiruvannamalai

Melnagar is a village situated in the Arani taluka of Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Melnagar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melnagar is 631180. The village covers a total geographical area of 885.76 hectares and falls under the 632315 pincode. Kannamangalam is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Melnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arani Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Melnagar

As per Census 2011, Melnagar village has a total population of 7,266 people, consisting of 3,626 males and 3,640 females. The village has 1,792 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 769 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,321 literate and 1,945 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,055 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 62 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,2663,6263,640
Child Population (0–6 yrs)769391378
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,055519536
Scheduled Tribes (ST)622636
Literate Population5,3212,9552,366
Illiterate Population1,9456711,274

Nearby Villages of Melnagar

Melnagar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KilnagarEast1.86 km
AyyampalayamSouth-West2.43 km
SetharamppattuSouth-East2.98 km
VannankulamWest3.25 km
AthimalaipattuNorth3.41 km
AriyapadiEast4.04 km
PuthurWest4.37 km
KuppamSouth-East4.87 km
KannamangalamNorth-West4.88 km
VellurSouth4.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Melnagar

Melnagar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Onnupuram Halt, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kannamangalam to Melnagar 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 Melnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Melnagar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Melnagar

Where is Melnagar located?

Melnagar village is located in Arani Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Melnagar?

Melnagar is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Melnagar?

The pincode of Melnagar is 632315.

What is the population of Melnagar?

Melnagar has a total population of 7,266, including 3,626 males and 3,640 females.

How many households are there in Melnagar?

There are 1,792 households in Melnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Melnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melnagar is 73.23%. Male literacy is 81.49% and female literacy is 65.00%.