Melachembur - Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar
Melachembur is a village situated in the Tiruchuli taluka of Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tiruchuli and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Virudhunagar. Veeracholan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Melachembur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Melachembur is 641569. The village covers a total geographical area of 149.41 hectares and falls under the 626607 pincode.
Melachembur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tiruchuli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Melachembur
Melachembur 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Kadambankulam | South | 1.06 km |
| Keelachembur | South-East | 1.44 km |
| Veeracholan | North-West | 1.54 km |
| Minakkulam | South-West | 1.65 km |
| Pappankulam | South-West | 2.94 km |
| Eluvanur | South | 3.26 km |
| Kaladippappankulam | West | 3.35 km |
| T.punavasal | South-East | 3.58 km |
| Ottankulam | North-West | 3.73 km |
| Melaparuttiyur | North | 3.77 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Melachembur
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Melachembur. The nearest railway station is Narikkudi, while the nearest airport is Tuticorin Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within >10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Virudhunagar to Melachembur is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Melachembur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Melachembur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Melachembur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Melachembur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Melachembur
Where is Melachembur located?
Melachembur village is located in Tiruchuli Taluka, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Melachembur?
The Gram Panchayat of Melachembur is Veeracholan.
What is the pincode of Melachembur?
The pincode of Melachembur is 626607.