Melanpur

Melanpur is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.5km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Melanpur village. As per 2009 stats, Sangra is the gram panchayat of Melanpur village.

Here you can discover what makes Melanpur unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Melanpur’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 Melanpur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Melanpur is 317275. The village spans a total geographical area of 188.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731201. Sainthia is nearest town to Melanpur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Melanpur 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 Labhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Melanpur

Population of Melanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Melanpur has a total population of about 922, with approximately 472 males and 450 females. The sex ratio is around 953 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 98 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 783 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 5. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.36%, with male literacy at about 68.43% and female literacy near 56.00%. There are around 251 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Melanpur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Melanpur

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

Nearby Villages of Melanpur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Melanpur