Melvalai - Kandachipuram, Viluppuram

Melvalai is a village situated in the Kandachipuram taluka of Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 18 km from Tirukkoyilur and around 30 km from Viluppuram. Melvalai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melvalai is 633075. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.37 hectares and falls under the 605701 pincode. Thirukoilur is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melvalai

As per Census 2011, Melvalai village has a total population of 2,165 people, consisting of 1,097 males and 1,068 females. The village has 475 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,256 literate and 909 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Melvalai

Melvalai 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Melvalai

Melvalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mugaiyur, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Viluppuram to Melvalai is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melvalai

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

Health Facilities in Melvalai

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

FAQs about Melvalai