Melmankuppam - K V Kuppam, Vellore

Melmankuppam is a village situated in the K V Kuppam taluka of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu. Melmoil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melmankuppam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melmankuppam is 630400. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.1 hectares and falls under the 632203 pincode. Gudiyatham is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Melmankuppam

As per Census 2011, Melmankuppam village has a total population of 585 people, consisting of 290 males and 295 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 440 literate and 145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 434 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population585290295
Child Population (0–6 yrs)553223
Scheduled Castes (SC)434205229
Literate Population440238202
Illiterate Population1455293

Nearby Villages of Melmankuppam

Melmankuppam 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)
MelmoilSouth-East2.95 km
Veerasettipalli (r.f)North-East3.23 km
KanguppamSouth3.25 km
KilmuttukurSouth-East4.57 km
MurukkambattuSouth4.76 km
AlanganeriSouth-East4.78 km
VaradhareddipalliNorth-West4.82 km
DevarishikuppamSouth-West5.00 km
MachanurSouth5.38 km
MaliyapattuEast5.75 km

Transport and Connectivity of Melmankuppam

Public transport in the Melmankuppam is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kavanur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 2
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gudiyatham to Melmankuppam is about 20 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 Melmankuppam

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Melmankuppam

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Melmankuppam

Where is Melmankuppam located?

Melmankuppam village is located in K V Kuppam Taluka, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Melmankuppam?

The Gram Panchayat of Melmankuppam is Melmoil.

What is the pincode of Melmankuppam?

The pincode of Melmankuppam is 632203.

What is the population of Melmankuppam?

Melmankuppam has a total population of 585, including 290 males and 295 females.

How many households are there in Melmankuppam?

There are 144 households in Melmankuppam.

What is the literacy rate in Melmankuppam?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melmankuppam is 75.21%. Male literacy is 82.07% and female literacy is 68.47%.