Melkande - Bhanoli, Almora
Melkande is a village situated in the Bhanoli tehsil of Almora district, Uttarakhand. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhanoli and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Almora. Melkande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Melkande is 053701. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.48 hectares and falls under the 263623 pincode. Almora is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Melkande village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jageshwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Almora Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Melkande
According to the 2011 Census, Melkande village had a total population of 117 people, including 56 males and 61 females, living in 24 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 80.43% and female literacy at 59.26%.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 117 | 56 | 61 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 69 | 37 | 32 |
| Illiterate Population | 48 | 19 | 29 |
Nearby Villages of Melkande
Melkande is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Melkande
Melkande is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Almora to Melkande is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Melkande
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Melkande village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Melkande
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Melkande village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Melkande
Where is Melkande located?
Melkande village is located in Bhanoli Tehsil, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Melkande?
Melkande is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Melkande?
The pincode of Melkande is 263623.
What is the population of Melkande?
Melkande had a total population of 117, including 56 males and 61 females.
How many households are there in Melkande?
Melkande had 24 households.
What is the literacy rate in Melkande?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Melkande was 69.00%. Male literacy was 80.43% and female literacy was 59.26%.