Melapattamkarisalkulam - Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar

Melapattamkarisalkulam is a village situated in the Rajapalayam taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajapalayam and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Melappattamkarisalkulam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melapattamkarisalkulam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Melapattamkarisalkulam is 641172. The village covers a total geographical area of 738.17 hectares and falls under the 626110 pincode. Rajapalayam is the nearest town.

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

Population of Melapattamkarisalkulam

As per Census 2011, Melapattamkarisalkulam village has a total population of 2,667 people, consisting of 1,336 males and 1,331 females. The village has 747 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 288 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,796 literate and 871 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,320 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Melapattamkarisalkulam

Melapattamkarisalkulam 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 Melapattamkarisalkulam

Melapattamkarisalkulam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajapalayam, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Melapattamkarisalkulam is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Melapattamkarisalkulam

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

Health Facilities in Melapattamkarisalkulam

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

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