Melendal

Melendal is a village located in Tirukkoyilur taluka of Viluppuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Tirukkoyilur (tehsildar office) and 67km away from district headquarter Viluppuram. As per 2009 stats, Melanthal is the gram panchayat of Melendal village.

Here you can discover what makes Melendal unique in its vibrant Tirukkoyilur-Viluppuram region. You’ll see Melendal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Melendal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Melendal is 633051. The village spans a total geographical area of 745.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 605754. Manalurpettai is nearest town to Melendal village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Melendal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Rishivandiyam Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kallakurichi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Melendal

Population of Melendal

According to the 2011 Census, Melendal has a total population of about 2,833, with approximately 1,404 males and 1,429 females. The sex ratio is around 1017 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 387 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 862 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.26%, with male literacy at about 56.91% and female literacy near 43.74%. There are around 642 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Melendal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Melendal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Melendal. As per the 2011 stats, Melendal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Melendal

Knowing the nearby villages of Melendal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Melendal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melendal