Melapulam - Nemili, Ranipet

Melapulam is a village situated in the Nemili taluka of Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu. Melapulam village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melapulam is 630668. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.53 hectares and falls under the 631052 pincode. Panapakkam is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Melapulam

As per Census 2011, Melapulam village has a total population of 4,072 people, consisting of 2,075 males and 1,997 females. The village has 1,014 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 415 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,820 literate and 1,252 illiterate residents. Additionally, 505 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 64 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0722,0751,997
Child Population (0–6 yrs)415196219
Scheduled Castes (SC)505249256
Scheduled Tribes (ST)643529
Literate Population2,8201,6261,194
Illiterate Population1,252449803

Nearby Villages of Melapulam

Melapulam 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)
NangamangalamNorth1.33 km
DharmaneedhiWest1.60 km
AvalurSouth1.91 km
PerumbulipakkamSouth-East2.61 km
PoigainallurEast2.75 km
PanapakkamEast2.81 km
PeruvalayamNorth2.97 km
AyarpadiWest3.08 km
KariveduSouth-West3.08 km
UthirampattuWest3.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Melapulam

Public transport in the Melapulam is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mahendra Vadi, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Panapakkam to Melapulam is about 7 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 Melapulam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Melapulam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Melapulam

Where is Melapulam located?

Melapulam village is located in Nemili Taluka, Ranipet district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Melapulam?

Melapulam is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Melapulam?

The pincode of Melapulam is 631052.

What is the population of Melapulam?

Melapulam has a total population of 4,072, including 2,075 males and 1,997 females.

How many households are there in Melapulam?

There are 1,014 households in Melapulam.

What is the literacy rate in Melapulam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melapulam is 69.25%. Male literacy is 78.36% and female literacy is 59.79%.