Meesanallur - Vandavasi, Tiruvannamalai

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

As per Census 2011, the village code of Meesanallur is 631600. The village covers a total geographical area of 538.75 hectares and falls under the 604501 pincode. Vandavasi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Meesanallur

As per Census 2011, Meesanallur village has a total population of 1,568 people, consisting of 817 males and 751 females. The village has 370 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,007 literate and 561 illiterate residents. Additionally, 841 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,568817751
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1408654
Scheduled Castes (SC)841439402
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1174
Literate Population1,007580427
Illiterate Population561237324

Nearby Villages of Meesanallur

Meesanallur 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)
EmbalamNorth-East2.07 km
RamasamudramEast2.54 km
ThellarSouth-West2.58 km
Vanakkambadi (then)North-West2.60 km
TheyyarSouth-East2.92 km
NadukuppamNorth2.93 km
KodiyalamSouth3.41 km
JammambattuNorth-West3.69 km
PappanallurWest4.03 km
SogathurNorth-East4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Meesanallur

Meesanallur 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 Olakur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Vandavasi to Meesanallur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Meesanallur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Meesanallur

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

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

FAQs about Meesanallur

Where is Meesanallur located?

Meesanallur village is located in Vandavasi Taluka, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Meesanallur?

Meesanallur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Meesanallur?

The pincode of Meesanallur is 604501.

What is the population of Meesanallur?

Meesanallur has a total population of 1,568, including 817 males and 751 females.

How many households are there in Meesanallur?

There are 370 households in Meesanallur.

What is the literacy rate in Meesanallur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Meesanallur is 64.22%. Male literacy is 70.99% and female literacy is 56.86%.