Melarangunam Village Overview
Melarangunam is a village in Gingee tehsil of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Gingee is the tehsil headquarters, while Viluppuram is the district headquarters for Melarangunam village. As per available records (2009), Melaurugunam is the Gram Panchayat for Melarangunam village.
The sections below provide essential information about Melarangunam village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Melarangunam is 632372. The village covers a geographical area of 344.05 hectares and has a pincode of 604151. Kilpennathur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Location Map of Melarangunam
Population & Demographics of Melarangunam
This section provides population and demographic details of Melarangunam village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,210 | 625 | 585 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 124 | 61 | 63 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 328 | 173 | 155 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 780 | 465 | 315 |
| Illiterate Population | 430 | 160 | 270 |
Key population details of Melarangunam village are given below:
- Melarangunam village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,210, including approximately 625 males and 585 females, with a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 328 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Melarangunam village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.46%.
- There are around 306 households in Melarangunam village.
Transport & Connectivity of Melarangunam
Transport facilities help residents of Melarangunam village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 36 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Melarangunam
The following villages are located close to Melarangunam and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Melarangunam
- Where is Melarangunam located?
- Melarangunam village is located in Gingee Taluka, Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Melarangunam?
- The Gram Panchayat of Melarangunam is Melaurugunam (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Melarangunam?
- The pincode of Melarangunam is 604151.
- What is the population of Melarangunam?
- Melarangunam has a total population of 1,210, including 625 males and 585 females.
- How many households are there in Melarangunam?
- There are 306 households in Melarangunam.
- What is the literacy rate in Melarangunam?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melarangunam is 64.46%. Male literacy is 74.40% and female literacy is 53.85%.